North Country National Scenic Trail • MI,MN,ND,NY,OH,PA,VT,WI

Hiking on trail

Fall colors along the trail

Hiking on the North Country Trail

North Country trail sign

Bulletin board at a trailhead in a forest that features a map and brochures.

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.

The trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas across seven states allowing visitors to experience a variety of northern landscapes.
NCTA

Enjoy the seasonal changes along the North Country Trail
NCTA

A variety of landscapes are present along the North Country Trail.
NCTA

Trail sign
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North Country National Scenic Trail Trailhead in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota.
NPS / Luke Jordan

Hiking along the North Country Trail

Hiking the North Country Trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail provides visitors an opportunity to enjoy many rewarding outdoor hiking experiences.

The trail continues to grow through the efforts and cooperation of many partner organizations and agencies.

Volunteers along the trail in Michigan

Built and maintained primarily by volunteers, you can help by becoming part of the North Country Trail community.

Trail Safe! Series

Trail Safe! Series

TRAIL SAFE! is a unique safety training program designed specifically for NPS trail volunteers, but is useful to everyone.

Last updated: November 20, 2020

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