Birkie Classic

Birkie Classic is a short, easy cross-country ski route on Bayfield County Forest in Wisconsin, about 0.15 miles from the center of the Bayfield County Forest. It's an out-and-back with almost no climb, about 0.3 miles long and only 16 feet of total gain, so it works well as a quick stop or warm-up before or after exploring the surrounding trails. Winter is the natural season for this one. Typical averages from the nearby Drummond, WI weather station show January highs around 19°F with lows near 3°F, and February is similar at about 25°F and 6°F. By April, highs reach about 50°F, which is still cool for skiing. Several other trails sit right next to it, including the North End Ski Trail, the North End Classic Trail and the Birkebeiner Trail, all about 0.1 mile away. For a change from the snow, the Namekagon River offers river fishing about 1.6 miles away.