The Trail runs from the boundary of Telemark Resort in Cable south to Highway 77 east of Hayward. It doesn't matter where you ski, it's a safe bet that you will not encounter another trail as physically challenging and as historically significant as the American Birkebeiner Trail. When it was first created, the Telemark cross country ski trail map read like a Who's Who in the history of U.S. Nordic skiing. Over 30 kilometers of trails comprise the Telemark Resort trail system. Trails range from easy, rolling golf course skating to fear inspiring trails once used in World Cup competitions.
Most trails accomodate both skaters and striders.
The majority of the Telemark Trails are about 12 to 16 feet wide and all have a single striding track on the right. The Telemark Trails are truly world class and hold a world of Nordic skiing history, tradition and challenge- and just part of the Tony Wise legacy. Rock Lake As mentioned earlier, Rock Lake is one of the most popular trails in the region. Anyone who is at least minimally familiar with the area knows about Rock Lake, probably one of the most aesthetically pleasing, while athletically satisfying trail systems in the state. Rock Lake is by far one of the most enjoyable places in the area to retreat and escape into winter.