Birkie Classic

Birkie Classic is a cross-country ski route in northern Wisconsin, about 1.6 miles from the town of Cable. It is a short, out-and-back trail of about 0.7 miles, with a total climb of 68 feet and a steepest grade of about 6% near the start. The route is rated moderate, and the high point sits at about 1,488 feet. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Drummond show January highs around 19°F with lows near 3°F, while February runs a little warmer at about 25°F. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the trail may run slightly cooler. Korte Inn and the Birkebeiner Trail both lie within about a quarter mile. The Namekagon River, about 0.7 miles away, offers river fishing, and Two Lakes campground is roughly 8 miles off.