Birch Run at Boyne Highlands

Intermediate · 316 m long with 60 m of vertical, averaging 11° and 14° at its steepest, facing NE.

Snow and sun

Birch Run is poleward-facing: least winter sun, holds cold powder longest, can stay firm or icy.

How to get to Birch Run

Lifts that reach the top: Green Lift (skiing intermediate terrain to get there); Red Lift (skiing intermediate terrain to get there); Orange Lift (skiing intermediate terrain to get there).

From the base area (about 3 minutes, intermediate skiing needed):

1. Ride Red Lift
2. Ski Smooth Sailing (intermediate)
3. Ski Birch Run (intermediate)

Where it ends

Joins Big Time. Nearest lifts from the bottom: Red Lift (1 min), Race Arena (1 min), Purple Lift (2 min).

What people say

-2026 An inch of fresh snow fell on top of the machine groomed snow this morning. Expect a variety of conditions as the snow is set-up and firm in places and softer in other spots. Pintail …Read MoreMarch 22 at Nub's Nob03-22-2026 It's a spring ski day at Nub's with soft machine groomed snow. m. on Birch Run.…
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fter in other spots. Pintail …Read MoreMarch 22 at Nub's Nob03-22-2026 It's a spring ski day at Nub's with soft machine groomed snow. m. on Birch Run. Our friends at The Outfitter of Harbor Springs are hosting the TELEbration …Read MoreMarch 21 at Nub's Nob03-21-2026 Happy Mardi Gras! We are excited to welcome you to t…
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jority of snow fell after grooming this morning. The grooming crew …Read MoreJanuary 18 at Nub's Nob01-18-2026 The skiers paradise continues at Nub's Nob. A bit of fresh snow overnight and continued snowfall today should make for excellent conditions. NASTAR racing is open to the public at 12:30 on Birch Run. Pintail ……
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