The trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas across seven states allowing visitors to experience a variety of northern landscapes.
North Country National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail · MI, MN, ND, NY, OH, PA, VT, WI
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTrail Alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available18 activities
Park Name
InfoNorth Country National Scenic Trail
Designation
InfoNational Scenic Trail
State(s)
InfoMI, MN, ND, NY, OH, PA, VT, WI
Phone
Info(616) 330-2456
NOCO_Administration@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Activity: Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Mountain Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Front-Country Hiking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Horse Trekking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Horseback Riding
InfoAvailable
Activity: Skiing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Cross-Country Skiing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Snowshoeing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Wildlife Watching
InfoAvailable
Theme: Colonization and Settlement
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Theme: Explorers and Expeditions
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Theme: Farming and Agriculture
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Theme: Forts
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Theme: Immigration
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Theme: Laborer and Worker
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Theme: Migrations
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Theme: Native American Heritage
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoWith 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 weat
Getting There
InfoThere 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.
GPS Coordinates
Info46.3344° N, -90.8166° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website