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3,219 ft
Distance
119 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:08:30
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
2,614 ft
Altitude min
2,750 ft
Altitude max
2,629 ft
Altitude start
2,615 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
1,299 ft
Distance climb
1,549 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:08:30
Avg time

Birch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt McIntyre
    Whitehorse, Yukon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107788 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139980 in E-Biking
    • #233369 in Trail Running
    • #280320 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Birch is a 981 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Whitehorse Yukon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 m blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026 @ 9:12pm (America/Whitehorse)
Feb 13, 2026
 Groomed and ready for a weekend of fat fat tires!!
Feb 7, 2026 @ 9:28pm (America/Whitehorse)
Feb 7, 2026
 Batch report: lichen it, Birch, Upper Rocky, aspen for it, Bouncing Bunny, two burnt trees, and collective all snow packed by the Elan
Jan 30, 2026 @ 8:51pm (America/Whitehorse)
Jan 30, 2026
 Post-holes filled in. Groomed with the Elan and drag. Should be great to ride for the weekend!
Jan 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Whitehorse)
Jan 12, 2026
 Groomed with Elan. Removed 1 tree with handsaw. Note: The trail is likely still pretty soft, but will firm up with additional trail use and the...
Dec 7, 2025 @ 2:47pm (America/Whitehorse)
Dec 7, 2025
 Two passes with elan by CMBC volunteer. Dec 7 2025
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on Feb 13, 2026
Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.29 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Birch

        ▼ Where is Birch located?
        Birch is located in Mt McIntyre, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. It is part of the Mt McIntyre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.73475, -135.11709.
        ▼ How hard is Birch?
        Birch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Birch?
        Birch has 119 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,614 ft to 2,750 ft.
        ▼ Is Birch a point to point trail?
        Birch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Birch?
        Birch is 3,219 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Birch?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Birch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Birch?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Birch are:
        • June (6 activities)
        • July (5 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Birch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Birch are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Birch?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Birch. The trail is 3,219 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Birch?
        Birch is a very popular trail. There have been 108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 127 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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