About
How the Trail to Treasure got started?
Planning for the Trail to Treasure began in 2008 led by The Alliance for Pioneer Square, with cooperation from the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. In 2009, a citizen Advisory Committee formed to help guide the planning process. Trail to Treasure has been funded through the generous support of business donations, in-kind support, the National Park Service River, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 4Culture, and the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.
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Vision + Goals
The Trail to Treasure is a premiere experience that fosters a sense of community, commemorates heritage, and enriches the lives of residents and visitors to Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. The trail will provide a diverse range of activities and opportunities that allow people to embrace, learn, and care for the region’s natural environment and cultural history.
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What’s Happening?
The first phase of the Trail to Treasure kicked off in May 2011 with the Trail to Treasure Master Plan and Trail to Treasure Walking Map. The master plan includes the physical trail location, implementation ideas, branding suggestions, and cost estimates to guide implementation. Pick up a walking map at the Occidental Park Information Booth, 4Culture, the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, or Seattle’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau to follow the trail and learn more about Pioneer Square.
The Trail to Treasure Advisory Committee will be meeting in summer 2011 to pursue next steps outlined in the master plan for the trail: audio, visual, and implementation. Stay tuned for future developments and summer tours!
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End Result
The hope is that the trail will be of national significance and a destination for residents, Seattlelites, youth, and tourists. The planning team has drawn inspiration from the Boston Freedom Trail and other trails of similar scale.
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