more stats
3,005 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:11:09
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
874 ft
Altitude min
954 ft
Altitude max
954 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
1,398 ft
Distance climb
1,565 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:11:09
Avg time

Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Birch Hill Recreation Area
    Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 75 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2274 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #303021 in Mountain Biking
    • #333578 in Trail Running
    • #406340 in Hiking
    • #44278 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #60945 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #86 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska [+]
    • #729 in Mountain Biking
    • #1,331 in Trail Running
    • #1,493 in Hiking
    • #266 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #328 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Late-May to early September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Fairbanks North Star Borough

XC ski trail in the winter, multi-use in the summer. Watch out for people playing frisbee golf.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Blue Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 7, 2026 @ 6:08pm (America/Anchorage)
Jul 7, 2026
 If you are descending rapidly, watch for the large dirt area at the bottom. It can be deceptively slippery.
Dec 25, 2024 @ 11:09am
Dec 25, 2024
 Good shape
Dec 1, 2023 @ 2:00am
Dec 1, 2023
 Fast!
Apr 10, 2022 @ 11:21pm
Apr 10, 2022
Jan 1, 2022 @ 12:51pm
Jan 1, 2022
 Lots of snow, but it's cold and slow. Should be really nice when it warms up. Nicely groomed.
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Snow Groomed
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
      Blue Loop is located in Birch Hill Recreation Area, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Birch Hill Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 64.86682, -147.6494.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 874 ft to 954 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Loop a point to point trail?
      Blue Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is 3,005 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is best visited during: Late-May to early September.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Blue Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ski Blue Loop. The trail is 3,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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