Skiing
Cross-Country
The Interior has some of the best weather and terrain in the nation for cross-country skiing, especially in late fall and early spring. Among the developed trails in the Fairbanks area, the ones at the Birch Hill Recreation Area, on the city's north side, and at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are lighted to extend their use into winter nights. Cross-country ski racing is a staple at several courses on winter weekends. The season stretches from October to late March or early April. Other developed trails can be found at Chena Hot Springs Resort, White Mountains National Recreation Area, the Chena Lakes Recreation Area, and the Two Rivers Recreation Area.
