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Birch Hill Recreation Area
101 Wilderness Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712, United States
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Am
Review №1

Beautiful in both winter and summer. Groomed ski trails in winter are excellent (but a little hilly!), many are lighted. And they are fun to bike in summer! Disc golf and running are also available summer activities.

SH
Review №2

Great place for a walk and run, with different lenght you want. The birch trees are beatiful.

Ev
Review №3

Birch Hill is incredible for year round outdoor activities. The disk golf course is amazing! Lots of ski trails for winter and hiking trails in summer, highly recommended place to visit any time you arw in Fairbanks, Alaska!

Jo
Review №4

Disc golf was awesome! Not sure that I like the fact that horses use this as a trail. Watch your step between the dog and horse ish laying everywhere

Jo
Review №5

Its a great place to play disc golf of take a jog at in the summer, in the winter the skiing is fun

Jo
Review №6

Kids are in ski lessons here. If you havent been up here, you need to check it out. Very nice facilities, great trails, great fun! Thank you to all of the volunteers and workers that keep this place so well maintained.

Al
Review №7

This is such a great place anytime of year. The summer is great for walking and enjoying the sunshine, the fall has spectacular views of the changing colors of the foliage. The autumn yellows and oranges really pop against the hill and it’s great for family photos. Winter and spring are fantastic for cross county skiing. Good for all levels of skiers. Nice warming hut as well. Lots of parking but can get busy during peak season.

Br
Review №8

They do a great job of ski trails in the winter and running/disk golf in the summer

Bi
Review №9

Configured for cross country skiing and also disc golf. Trails are not rough ground but very nice up and down slopes for a workout hike. Trails reasonably well- labeled. Beautiful woods. Easy to access.

Jo
Review №10

The expanse and shear natural beauty make you feel like youre deep in the wilderness even though youre inside city limits. They have a huge network of trails for running dog walking or whatever you would like nestled all over the hills. There is also a disc golf course that is rather challenging. And of course everybody knows the ski area in the winter time. A beautiful safe place to take the family and enjoy some wilderness for the afternoon!

Ia
Review №11

Always so much fun best groomed in town too it really doesnt get much better than Birch hill

Gr
Review №12

Great customer service. A bit pricey, however, very good quality items.

We
Review №13

Awesome summer fun!

St
Review №14

We loved and utilized Birch Hill every winter. Great place to spend any extra time one had and get onto the slopes and hills. Fun. Affordable. Definitely a Fort Wainwright/Fairbanks experience. I also enjoyed parties and weddings at their facilities. Great place.

De
Review №15

Great trekking site visit here for fun .

El
Review №16

Had so much fun cross country skiing here. They have a small terrain park now

Ja
Review №17

Easy access. Free to the public.

Am
Review №18

One of my favorite places during the long winter months!

Aa
Review №19

Great place to ski with the whole family!

Je
Review №20

Really enjoyed the Frisby golf course here a must stop while in Fairbanks.

Ra
Review №21

Best location in town for xcountry skiing, they groom their trails more than anywhere else. Added bonus: the inversion frequently causes warmer temperatures on the cold winter days.

El
Review №22

Nice rec area. Groomed cross-country trails in the winter, and frisbee golf, walking, and running in the summer. The facility is pleasant also--lots of daylight, affordable rental fees, and convenient location. Lee, the boroughs coordinator for the facility, is great to work with.

as
Review №23

World class Cross country skiing trails. From beginner to World Cup level! Nice lodge and Ski Hut with restrooms and changing rooms. Trails maintained by the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks. Donations for use highly recommended but not required.

Er
Review №24

Great for skiing all throughout winter!

Fa
Review №25

This is a beautiful park with a wide variety of trails from beginner to expert. Easy to access from Fairbanks.

Ch
Review №26

These trails are fabulous to run in the summer and ski in the winter

qu
Review №27

In the summer these trails are great for running, mountain biking, disc golf or just walking your dog. In winter the Nordic skiing is some of the best in the Alaska! There is a ski hut open 24/7 with restrooms, and a large challet is open 10/6 during the winter. The challet can also be reserved for weddings and other events!

Ch
Review №28

Great place to hike in the summer, play disc golf or walk your dog. Great in winter for skiing.

St
Review №29

Really nice place. Can ski, snowboard, snow shoe and cross country ski. A lot ski trails

Na
Review №30

This place is amazing, wonderful views, great service, the slopes are amazing. My favorite part is going to the top and looking as far as I can see the absolutely beautiful sunset and landscape.

Ja
Review №31

Great place for Nordic fun. Trails are well maintained.

Is
Review №32

Awesome place to go cross country skiing. All of the races held here are very well done. The volunteers are wonderful and make it a great experience for everyone!

Re
Review №33

Its a beautiful space to rent and the acoustics are good.

Ch
Review №34

Great weather there. Quiet place to enjoy nature

De
Review №35

Nice place for wedding reception.

Sh
Review №36

Fun place. Warm atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Jo
Review №37

Best maintained cross country ski trails that I have been on. UAF would be a close second.

Jo
Review №38

Great clean place to run. Ski. Disc golf. Although trails dont open of snow until near june.

Ti
Review №39

X-country ski trails for all abilities.

Ad
Review №40

Um, where else in the country has such excellent trails for such a great price. Also dont forget to donate.

Ni
Review №41

36-hole disc golf course in the summer. Use bright discs, bring bug spray, enjoy the walk.

St
Review №42

Very flexible facility to use.

Ra
Review №43

Nice place. Tough climb and descent if its snowing or ice is melting.

Ji
Review №44

Has heated building w bathrooms, nice well-tended trails

Br
Review №45

Great ski trails. Did an excellent job hosting a race there.

am
Review №46

Excellent ski area

Le
Review №47

Big land and area for atvs

An
Review №48

Lots of trails for skiing in the winter with options for beginners all the up to experts in the summer they have running trails as well as disc golf

Ra
Review №49

Good view. went there at winter.

Ro
Review №50

Nice trails

Te
Review №51

Great place to get some exercise

Kr
Review №52

Great place for XC Skiing!

Un
Review №53

Its open area do explore and do whatever you want

Ja
Review №54

Really nice frisbee golf course.

Tr
Review №55

Cant wait to start skiing this year.

Ch
Review №56

Beautiful trails for running, biking, and skiing.

Ri
Review №57

World Class skiing

Lo
Review №58

Pretty good disk golf course

Mi
Review №59

Great resource for the community

Ca
Review №60

Great!

Em
Review №61

Hard to find and not much to do

Jo
Review №62

Wonderful app

kr
Review №63

Great skiing

Mi
Review №64

Well groomed trails.

Qu
Review №65

Birch Hill is the place to be it you want to be outdoors in Fairbanks.

Mi
Review №66

Best place to ski in Fairbanks!

Ro
Review №67

Neat

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  • Address:101 Wilderness Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712, United States
  • Site:https://www.nscfairbanks.org/trails/birch-hill-facilities/
  • Phone:+1 907-457-4488
Categories
  • Sports complex
  • Entertainment
  • Park
  • Recreation center
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–6pm
  • Tuesday:10am–6pm
  • Wednesday:8am–9pm
  • Thursday:8am–9pm
  • Friday:8am–9pm
  • Saturday:8am–9pm
  • Sunday:8am–9pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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