Poopdeck and Story Community Trails

The feel

A short, ADA-accessible gravel path winds through the woods in the middle of downtown Homer, from the Homer Public Library up to Pioneer Avenue. A nice boardwalk, gardens along some points, interpretive signs and a viewing platform line the way. The trail is at minimum 4 feet wide on a 2 to 5% grade.

From the library, the Story Trail leads to the Poopdeck Trail. Going uphill, a left fork takes you to an accessible walkway and bridge, with a spur to a bench. Straight ahead you pass the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust office. Locals use it mostly to get between Pioneer Avenue, the library, neighborhoods and Old Town.

What to expect

Route and terrain

Point to point, 0.4 to 1 mile, with 91 ft of gain from 66 ft at the library to 157 ft at Pioneer. Gravel and boardwalk, easy grade.

Time

30 minutes.

Crowds and best time

Used mostly by locals.

Parking

No general parking at the ends, only ADA spaces. Parking is available at the Homer Public Library, where the best access starts.

Dogs

Allowed.

Kids

Kid-friendly, with interpretive signs along the way.

Season and access

Open for walking in all seasons, but there is no winter maintenance. Day use only, 9am to 9pm.

Mingo says

The trail is open in every season, but nobody maintains it in winter. Expect an uncleared surface when snow flies.

Before you go

• Plan your walk inside the 9am to 9pm day-use hours.
• Park at the Homer Public Library, since the only spaces on the trail itself are ADA parking.
• To keep going south toward the Beluga Slough and Bishops Beach, follow the Poopdeck St. sidewalk to the crosswalk at the Sterling Highway.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.