Birkie Classic

Birkie Classic is a short, flat cross-country ski route in Bayfield County Forest, Wisconsin, on county land about 0.1 mile from the town of Bayfield. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.2 miles, with a total climb of 7 feet and a total descent of 7 feet. It is rated hard, which makes it a short but challenging outing for skiers looking to test their pace on a small loop. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Drummond show January highs around 19°F with lows near 3°F, and February is similar at about 25°F and 6°F. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the trail run slightly cooler. The Birkebeiner Trail and Old Korte West both start about 0.1 mile away, and the North End Classic Trail is about 0.4 mile off. For a change of pace, the Namekagon River offers river fishing about 2.6 miles away.