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SaveCross-Country Ski the Manitoba Escarpment
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Private Property
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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
- Nordic Ski
6 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 1, 2023Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 10
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 6
- Total Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 961 ft
- Total Vertical
- 193 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,276 ft
- Reports
- 101
- Photos
- 15
- Completed Counter
- 1,098
Popular Birch Ski Area Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 663 ft • 16 ft • 36 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 16 ft green climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 998 ft • 6 ft • 36 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 844 ft • 2 ft • 32 •
Fun little short trail. Has a few tight switchbacks and one little mini jump bump. If you're looking for air or a something a little less tame, this is one of the few places at Birch that you can challenge yourself the faster you go!
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,063 ft • 0 ft • 32 •
Next to but on the left. Exits at a different point. Tighter singletrack but easier than the sister trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 158 ft • 7 ft • 27 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 7 ft green climb.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,160 ft • 41 ft • 26 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 922 ft • 0 ft • 25 •
More difficult than most of the local trails. Tight singletrack with one or two tight switchbacks. Best downhill (obviously!).
Birch Ski Area Mountain Bike Routes
2 miles • 136 ft • 4 • Loop •
This mostly double track loop is most difficult in the clockwise direction. It goes through mature forest...
4 miles • 324 ft • 18 • Loop •
This route can be ridden in both directions, but is easiest if ridden clockwise. The and trails are rated...
2 miles • 208 ft • 10 •
This route can be ridden in both directions, but is most difficult when ridden clockwise.
3 miles • 375 ft • 18 • Loop • Race •
The mountain bike race course was ridden counter clockwise, but can can be ridden in clockwise. The climbs...
Videos of Birch Ski Area Mountain Bike
trail: Ravine
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Sep 21, 2012
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Birch North 5.0 | Jun 1, 2023 @ 12:12pm Jun 1, 2023 | Dry | riddler13 | ||
| Ski Birch South 2.5 | Feb 24, 2023 @ 11:03am Feb 24, 2023 | Snow Groomed | Stovinb MMBA | ||
| Ski Birch South 5.0 | Feb 24, 2023 @ 11:02am Feb 24, 2023 | Snow Groomed | Stovinb MMBA | ||
| Ski Birch South 1.5 | Feb 24, 2023 @ 11:02am Feb 24, 2023 | Snow Groomed | Stovinb MMBA | ||
| Ski Birch North 2.0 | Feb 24, 2023 @ 11:02am Feb 24, 2023 | Snow Groomed | Stovinb MMBA | ||
| Road North | May 31, 2020 @ 11:18am May 31, 2020 | Dry | s1rfletch | ||
| Expressway | May 30, 2020 @ 5:17pm May 30, 2020 | Dry | absquared | ||
| Cardiac Arrest | May 30, 2020 @ 5:17pm May 30, 2020 | Unknown | absquared | ||
| Snow Valley | May 30, 2020 @ 5:17pm May 30, 2020 | Variable | absquared | ||
| Kurt's Kut | May 30, 2020 @ 5:17pm May 30, 2020 | Unknown | absquared |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sjrbegg77 | wishlist | region | activity #91065879 | Mar 22, 2026 @ 6:06am Mar 22, 2026 |
| TrekBoy64 | wishlist | region | activity #79725456 | Sep 5, 2025 @ 8:40pm Sep 5, 2025 |
| gingersteve | wishlist | region | activity #78839824 | Aug 24, 2025 @ 8:37am Aug 24, 2025 |
| LutherQwjKPJ | vote | trail | activity #73963063 | Jun 17, 2025 @ 4:59am Jun 17, 2025 |
| gregthisguy | wishlist | region | activity #73206015 | Jun 6, 2025 @ 10:40am Jun 6, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | East 200 m of trail was wiped out by a buldozer. | Oct 22, 2017 @ 3:49pm Oct 22, 2017 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenfield Provincial Park | 3 | 5.3 km | |||
| Schinken Wald | 15 | 19.3 km | |||
| Lake Minnewasta | 6 | 23.4 km | |||
| RM of Stanley | 2 | 17 | 26.7 km | ||
| Tinker Creek | 3 | 29.5 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 10 | 9 miles | 961 ft | 4 miles | 194 ft | #8,292 | #21 | 3 | 101 | 4 | 235 | |
| Hike | 10 | 9 miles | 961 ft | 4 miles | 194 ft | #12,665 | #33 | 101 | 6 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 9 miles | 961 ft | 4 miles | 194 ft | #11,712 | #30 | 101 | 6 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 6 | 6 miles | 587 ft | 3 miles | 180 ft | #375 | #4 | 12 | 21 | 91 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Birch Ski Area
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Birch Ski Area?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Birch Ski Area are:
- Lindsay's Lunge A (4.1/5)
- Biathlon Loop (4.1/5)
- Snow Valley (4.1/5)
- Derek's Trail A (4.1/5)
- Thoracic Park (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Birch Ski Area?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Birch Ski Area are:
- August (9 activities)
- June (8 activities)
- July (6 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Birch Ski Area?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Birch Ski Area. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Birch Ski Area?
The longest trail in Birch Ski Area is Ski Birch North 5.0 at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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