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1,841 ft
Distance
-66 ft
Descent
934 ft
High Point
-66 ft
Altitude change
868 ft
Altitude min
934 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
66 ft
Distance climb
1,634 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat

White Cub Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Birch Hill Recreation Area
    Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #3023 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #115 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Winter
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2006
  • Land Owner
    Fairbanks North Star Borough/US Army

The White Cub was constructed in the mid-2000's to provide an alternative route to the Biathlon Stadium as well as being a way to avoid the high speed downhill on the White Bear where it leaves Birch Hill Recreation Area (BHRA) and enters Fort Wainwright Lands. About half of White Cub is on BHRA land and half on Fort Wainwright land. The trail is not lighted. White Cub diverges from White Bear/White Bear Access about 30m after departing from the Birch Hill Ski Stadium, and gradually descends with only a few very short ascents, all the way to the Biathlon Stadium. White Cub has become a very popular trail. The lower part of the trail can be quite wet and soft in the summer.

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White Cub Trail Reports

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Nov 21, 2023 @ 8:54am
Nov 21, 2023
 Good shape. No classic tracks yet.
Oct 25, 2023 @ 9:44am
Oct 25, 2023
 Good shape. Some leaves in the trail.
Oct 23, 2022 @ 3:53am
Oct 23, 2022
 Snow is a little thin but fine for most skis.
Apr 10, 2022 @ 11:21pm
Apr 10, 2022
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Snow Groomed
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is White Cub located?
      White Cub 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 64.86834, -147.64633.
      ▼ How hard is White Cub?
      White Cub is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for White Cub?
      The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 868 ft to 934 ft.
      ▼ Is White Cub a point to point trail?
      Yes, White Cub is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is White Cub?
      White Cub is 1,841 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on White Cub?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on White Cub. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski White Cub?
      White Cub is best visited during: Winter.
      ▼ How do I access White Cub? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to White Cub are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski White Cub?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ski White Cub. The trail is 1,841 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is White Cub?
      White Cub is a very popular trail. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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