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6.3 miles
Distance
655 ft
Climb
-649 ft
Descent
00:46:17
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
710 ft
Altitude min
961 ft
Altitude max
933 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
-20.1%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,336 ft
Distance flat
00:46:17
Avg time

White Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-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 [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1835 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    1990
  • Land Owner
    Fairbanks North Star Borough

The White Bear 10Km trail was constructed in 1984 as a joint project of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks and Fort Wainwright. The trail is for cross country skiing only in winter, and is open to non-motorized uses in the summer, when no snow is on the ground.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Jul 27, 2026
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White Bear Trail Reports

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Nov 20, 2024 @ 3:59pm
Nov 20, 2024
 A few dirty spots in the tracks, but mostly excellent.
Oct 25, 2023 @ 9:44am
Oct 25, 2023
 Good shape. Some leaves in the trail in places.
Apr 2, 2023 @ 4:27am
Apr 2, 2023
 Great shape, but more snow was falling as I skied.
Feb 19, 2023 @ 2:00am
Feb 19, 2023
Jan 4, 2023 @ 9:36am
Jan 4, 2023
 Getting a little skied out, but still in pretty good shape.
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Snow Groomed
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        Frequently Asked Questions About White Bear

        ▼ Where is White Bear located?
        White Bear 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 64.86847, -147.64708.
        ▼ How hard is White Bear?
        White Bear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for White Bear?
        White Bear has 655 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 649 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 710 ft to 961 ft.
        ▼ Is White Bear a point to point trail?
        Yes, White Bear is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is ski run (piste).
        ▼ How long is White Bear?
        White Bear is 6.3 miles long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on White Bear?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on White Bear. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski White Bear?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski White Bear are:
        • January (8 activities)
        • December (3 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access White Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to White Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski White Bear?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ski White Bear. The trail is 6.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is White Bear?
        White Bear is a very popular trail. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 144 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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