• A hiker enjoys the view along the North Country Trail in New York.

    North Country

    National Scenic Trail MI,MN,ND,NY,OH,PA,WI

Adventures Await in Seven States

From New York to North Dakota, you're never far from a great outdoor adventure.

When completed the trail will be the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States. The trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas across seven states allowing visitors to experience a variety of northern landscapes.

Come and experience your America, at a walking pace.

Features

  • Help make the Vision a Reality.

    Be a Part of the Trail Community

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

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  • Finding information on where to go.

    Places to Go, Critters to Meet.

    From hiking and backpacking to fishing and wildlife watching, the North Country Trail has an endless range of opportunities.

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  • Many partners equal success.

    Trail Partners

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

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  • Logo of North Country National Scenic trail.

    Updated Trail Brochure Available!

    Check out the updated North Country National Scenic Trail brochure available for download or request by mail.

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Did You Know?

Trail head picture in the fall at the Chequamegon National Forest

That the North Country National Scenic Trail was named for a trail in Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest?