National Scenic Trails · Vermont to North Dakota (8 states)
North Country National Scenic Trail
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Introduction
Background: 1
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.
Geography
History and culture
History & Culture: 5
The Trail. The Stories. And You. The North Country National Scenic Trail has a story and has many stories to for you to discover. Here you will find both—how the trail was established and the stories of the many people who originated, lived, worked, and recreated in the north country. Click inside and explore.
Trails and walks
Hiking the North Country Trail: 6
Hikers along the shore of Lake Ashtabula, North Dakota. From bird watching to backpacking the North Country National Scenic Trail provides visitors an opportunity to enjoy many rewarding experiences as it winds it's way across eight northern states. Connecting a host of natural, historic, and cultutal areas from valleys to hilltops, cities to small towns, and everything in between. There is something for everyone to enjoy in each changing season!
Get started on the North Country Trail Association website. Explore The Trail to find trail data, alerts, and conditions. Hike 100 Challenge The North Country Trail Association's Hike 100 Challenge is a fun way to explore the outdoors. Become a Junior Ranger North Country National Scenic Trail offers a Junior Ranger program .
Visitor information
Sources & field notes
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Background · Official park structured information. Open source ↗
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North Country National Scenic Trail · NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg. Open source ↗
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State or territory · National Park System directory. Open source ↗
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History & Culture · National Park Service. Open source ↗
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Hiking the North Country Trail · National Park Service. Open source ↗
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Mailing Address · Official park structured information. Open source ↗
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Telephone · Official park structured information. Open source ↗
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