Birkie Classic

Birkie Classic is a short, flat cross-country ski route in northern Wisconsin, about 2 miles from the town of Cable. It is an out-and-back of roughly 0.28 miles, with a high point of 1,386 feet and a low of 1,376 feet. The climb is nearly flat, with a total gain and loss of about a foot each, so it is a quick stop rather than a long outing. 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, while February runs a little warmer at about 25°F. Summer is mild, with July highs near 76°F. The Drive and Snowmaker are both about 0.1 mile away, and the Birkebeiner Trail is also close by. For a change of pace, the Namekagon River offers river fishing about 0.8 mile away.