Two borough-supported applications have been submitted to the state Recreational Trails Program for improvements to Haines’ trail system.

The Recreational Trails Program provides grants to develop and repair motorized, non-motorized and mixed-use trails in the state. It requires a local match worth 10% of total project costs. Applications for the most recent grant cycle were due April 30.

The two Haines proposals are development of a motorized trail system near the Mount Riley sledding hill…