Trails: 16 km (10 miles) of ungroomed trails are available for cross-country skiing, plus there are also 400 km (240 miles) of trails shared with snowmobiles. Trail fees: Yes Tel: Bureau of Land Mangement, Fairbanks: 907-474-2200
Snow report: Conditions are reported on the BLM website Nearest town: Fairbanks, AK Web site:White Mountains NRA Trail map: Available on the BLM website Equipment rentals: No Ski lessons: No Other winter activities: Dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing Facilities: Nine backcountry huts are located at various locations along the trails. Lodging on site: Backcountry huts can be rented from the BLM. Lodging nearby: Fairbanks has several hotels and other accommodations Location of trails: White Mountains National Recreation Area is at Mile 28 on the Elliot Highway, north of Fairbanks. Tourism info:Fairbanks CVB Weather forecast:Fairbanks Map of local region:Fairbanks area
Name of XC Area: White Mountains NRA Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Mar, 2004 Trails that I skied: Ski trail, Wickersham Creek trail, Big Bend trail, Colorado Creek trail, Windy Gap trail, Fossil Creek trail My favorite trails: Big Bend to Windy Gap Cabin Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The country surrounding these trails is spectacular, remote and pristine. The summits of the White Mountains tower above you and the views on a clear day extend 100 miles. Many of the trails are on top of the ridge lines, and the views of mountains, river drainages and meadows are world class. The addition of rustic but comfortable cabins every 10 - 20 miles is a real plus. Few users except locals, but if more people knew about this area it would be very highly rated. What I disliked: Ridge top trails can be cold and windy, and snow can be sparce and drifted. You have to be willing to share these trails with snowmachiners, sled dog teams and ski-jourers, but everybody gets along OK. Comments: Watch out for overflow ice and occasional open water under snow bridges. Submitted by: Brian S. from: Fairbanks, Alaska Date submitted: March 17, 2004
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