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3,527 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
941 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
922 ft
Altitude min
929 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
1,083 ft
Distance climb
951 ft
Distance down
1,368 ft
Distance flat

Birch Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1220 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #238546 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #112 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #1,265 in E-Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

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AI Generated Description

Birch Loop is a 3,527 ft green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Houghton Michigan. Highlights include a summit. It is lit for night riding. This nordic ski primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Lit / night ridingSummit

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Apr 19, 2026 @ 6:01am
      Apr 19, 2026
      Winter 1

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      Tech Trails Night Ski Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 281 ft • 9 • Loop •
      This route links together all of the lighted ski trails at the Tech Trails and is the longest possible...
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Birch Loop located?
      Birch Loop is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10733, -88.55235.
      ▼ How hard is Birch Loop?
      Birch Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Birch Loop?
      Birch Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 922 ft to 941 ft.
      ▼ How long is Birch Loop?
      Birch Loop is 3,527 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Birch Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Birch Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Birch Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Birch Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Birch Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Birch Loop. The trail is 3,527 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Birch Loop?
      Birch Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 656 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,202 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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