North Country National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail ยท Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin
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Long-distance hiking trail in the US
The North Country Trail is a long-distance hiking trail in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. The trail extends roughly 4,800 miles (7,700ย km) from Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota to the Appalachian Trail in Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont, passing through eight states along its route. As of 2023, most of the trail is in place, though about one-third of the distance consists of road walking; those segments are frequently evaluated for transfer to off-road segments on nearby public or private lands.
About North Country National Scenic Trail
Come to the North Country. Trek the hills and valleys. Stand on the shores of lakes & streams from glaciers 10,000 years before. Clear-flowing water, red/gold of autumn, a fairyland of snow, open prairies, and distant horizons paint the land. Historic sites along the way tell how America settled and grew as a nation. From North Dakota to Vermont, adventure is never far away.
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Operating Hours
Trail Hours
The North Country Trail is generally open at all times and during all seasons. There may be area or seasonal closures at the discretion of the local land owner or manager. Please contact local managers or the North Country Trail Association at (616) 897-5987 x1 for the latest trail closures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter North Country National Scenic Trail?
North Country National Scenic Trail is free to enter.
What are the best activities at North Country National Scenic Trail?
Popular activities at North Country National Scenic Trail include: Biking, Mountain Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking.
What is the weather like at North Country National Scenic Trail?
With the trail going through more than 4,800 miles through eight states from the Northeast to the Great Plains, weather along the trail can be highly variable. You could be subject to any kind of weather or temperature related emergency depending on your location and the season. Be careful to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses and hypothermia while out on the trail. Be mindful of lightning, severe storms, and other environmental hazards common to the โNorth Country.โ
How do I get to North Country National Scenic Trail?
There are numerous trailheads to access the trail. Find North Country Trail Association's Maps and Trails Data to help you get there at https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/maps.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
With the trail going through more than 4,800 miles through eight states from the Northeast to the Great Plains, weather along the trail can be highly variable. You could be subject to any kind of weather or temperature related emergency depending on your location and the season. Be careful to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses and hypothermia while out on the trail. Be mindful of lightning, severe storms, and other environmental hazards common to the โNorth Country.โ
Directions
There are numerous trailheads to access the trail. Find North Country Trail Association's Maps and Trails Data to help you get there at https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/maps.
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