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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.
Trail closures are reported to the North Country Trail Association. Go to their Trail Alerts page for the latest information.
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The 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.
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With 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 weather or temperature related emergency depending on your location and the season. Be careful to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses and hypothermia while out on the trail. Be mindful of lightning, severe storms, and other environmental hazards common to the “North Country.”
There 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.
Mailing address: 318 East Main Street, Suite K, Lowell, MI 49331
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