North Country National Scenic Trail

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.

Hiking the North Country Trail

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

Hiking on trail

Fall foliage

Enjoy the seasonal changes along the North Country Trail

Fall colors along the trail

Hiking the NCT

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

Hiking on the North Country Trail

Trail sign

Trail sign

North Country trail sign

North Country National Scenic Trail Trailhead

North Country National Scenic Trail Trailhead in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota.

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