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      The Birch Hill Recreation Area is one of the premier cross-country skiing destinations in the country. Not only are our trails some of the best designed and maintained trails in the nation, but our buildings offer great places for before and after skiing activities as well as places to socialize. All this is offered by a joint effort by the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department. Although you can use the trails at any time, the gate to the recreation area is closed and locked from 10pm to 7am each day.

      Trail Information:
      -During winter, trails are for cross country skiing only (running, walking, & snowshoeing are prohibited).
      -Dogs and other pets are prohibited during ski season.
      -Motorized vehicles (snowmachines, ATVs, etc.) prohibited year-round.
      -Trails should be skied in the direction indicated by arrows on the map.
      -Trail conditions vary with weather and skier use. Be aware and ski with caution

      Rules for using trails south of Beacon Road (Sonot Connector, Blackhawk, Chinook & Little Bird), as well as Sunnyside and Cliffside
      -Adult skiers (17 years and older) must possess identification.
      -Access is limited to cross country ski trails identified on this
      map.
      -Areas not identified on the map are off limits.
      -Access to Alpine Ski Lodge is permitted.
      source: NSCF Info page on Birch Hill
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Birch Hill
      Land Status: Municipal Park
      Land Manager: Fairbanks North Star Borough
      Birch Hill Parking Area google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 5
      • 15
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Dec 10, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      33
      Trails Mountain Bike
      21
      Trails E-Bike
      7
      Trails Hike
      19
      Trails Trail Running
      19
      Trails Nordic Ski
      30
      Total Distance
      32 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent
      4,085 ft
      Total Vertical
      621 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,081 ft
      Reports
      166
      Photos
      1
      Ridden Counter
      595

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Outhouse Loop
      Mar 22, 2025 @ 10:15am
      Mar 22, 2025
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski eatroyer
      Tower Direct
      Jan 3, 2025 @ 10:32am
      Jan 3, 2025
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski eatroyer
      Sunnyside
      Jan 3, 2025 @ 10:32am
      Jan 3, 2025
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski Hasn't been groomed in a bit, but it's...eatroyer
      North Forty
      Jan 3, 2025 @ 10:32am
      Jan 3, 2025
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski eatroyer
      Blackhawk Loop
      Jan 3, 2025 @ 10:32am
      Jan 3, 2025
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski Mostly good. In a few places there is...eatroyer
      Chinook
      Jan 3, 2025 @ 10:32am
      Jan 3, 2025
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski Mostly good. In a few places there is...eatroyer
      Moilanen's Meadow
      Dec 25, 2024 @ 11:09am
      Dec 25, 2024
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski Good shapeeatroyer
      Medevac
      Dec 25, 2024 @ 11:09am
      Dec 25, 2024
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski Good shapeeatroyer
      Roller Coaster
      Dec 25, 2024 @ 11:09am
      Dec 25, 2024
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski Good shapeeatroyer
      Tower Loop
      Dec 25, 2024 @ 11:09am
      Dec 25, 2024
      		 Snow GroomedNordic Ski Good shapeeatroyer

      Activity Feed

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      Roscoedanvotetrailactivity #60665635
      Oct 19, 2024 @ 1:25pm
      Oct 19, 2024
      meNotgoodriddentrailactivity #57444031
      Aug 18, 2024 @ 4:53pm
      Aug 18, 2024
      KristinZ51EYgriddentrailactivity #56568933
      Aug 1, 2024 @ 10:32pm
      Aug 1, 2024
      TheCrawwishlistregionactivity #55713774
      Jul 15, 2024 @ 10:30pm
      Jul 15, 2024
      eatroyeraddreportactivity #54721080 and 4 more
      Jun 26, 2024 @ 8:05am
      Jun 26, 2024

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      Alaska Dog Mushers Trails 134.2 km
      Skyline Ridge Park 2 44.9 km
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      • Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2121 miles2,825 ft11 miles482 ft
      		#10,492#4,35343234
      E-Bike714 miles1,749 ft7 miles371 ft
      		#4,449#992402
      Hike1919 miles2,031 ft9 miles420 ft
      		#9,419#4,2354327
      Trail Running1919 miles2,031 ft9 miles420 ft
      		#9,371#4,199433
      Nordic Ski3029 miles3,176 ft13 miles620 ft
      		#417#2471126403
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      • birch hill recreation area activity log | embed map of Birch Hill Recreation Area mountain bike trails | birch hill recreation area mountain biking points of interest

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