North Country National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail · MI, MN, ND, NY, OH, PA, VT, WI · nps.gov page

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

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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Fall colors along the trail — Enjoy the seasonal changes along the North Country TrailPhoto: NCTA

Hiking on the North Country Trail — A variety of landscapes are present along the North Country Trail.Photo: NCTA

North Country trail sign — Trail signPhoto: NPS PHOTO

Bulletin board at a trailhead in a forest that features a map and brochures. — North Country National Scenic Trail Trailhead in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota.Photo: NPS / Luke Jordan

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.