It’s already one of the best trails in Webster — part of our town’s outstanding trail system — but the Hojack Trail is getting even better this summer.
Thanks to a large grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr Trails Maintenance Funds, the Friends of Webster Trails has been working hard for many weeks this summer, improving the Hojack Trail from Holt Rd. to Drumm Rd.
The grant, totaling $181,086, is administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, and the funds are also being matched by an extremely generous member of the local community.
In addition to resurfacing the entire stretch between Holt and Drumm roads, the Friends will be adding drainage, plantings, signage and benches. The entire cost will be covered by the grant and matching donation.
“The Hojack Trail is one of Webster’s gems, and this project will make it shine even brighter for the thousands of people who use the trail each year,” said Sarah White, secretary and social media coordinator for FWT. “Each part of the project addresses an area of focus from a community survey conducted in the spring, and it enhances the trail’s connection to other parts of the community.”
FWT was founded in 1997 in large part to help maintain the Hojack Trail, so this project harkens back to those roots.
The new stone surface is expected to be completed soon (if it isn’t already). Other parts of the project will be completed over the next several months.
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(posted 9/21/2025)
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