North Country Trail

Area Status: Open

The North Country Trail passes through the Chippewa National Forest as part of the larger North Country National Scenic Trail. The trail travels over 4,700 miles from the Appalachian Trail in Vermont to Lake Sakakawea State Park, North Dakota.

Within the Chippewa National Forest, the North Country Trail meanders through 61-miles of forested lake country. White Pine forests and rivers overlook beckon travelers along this scenic route. Discover old homesteads hidden in the "Woodtick Fields" and enjoy the cool waters of the many backcountry lakes. Free maps and more information are available at https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/minnesota/north-central-minnesota/.

Following passage of the North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment legislation, additional miles Trail will be built within the Chippewa National Forest in the future north of Grand Rapids.

North Country Trail Flyer

At a Glance

Fees:	No Fee
Usage:	Medium
Closest Towns:	Walker, Park Rapids, Hackensack, Longville, Remer
Water:	Non-potable water available along the trail.
Operated By:	NCT Association and Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

Trail runs parallel to Highway 200.

Activities

Day Hiking

The North Country Trail passes through the Chippewa National Forest as part of the larger North Country National Scenic Trail. The trail travels over 4,600 miles from Crow Point, New York to Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota.

Within the Chippewa National Forest, the North Country Trail meanders through 71-miles of forested lake country. White Pine forests and rivers overlook beckon travelers along this scenic route. Discover old homesteads hidden in the "Woodtick Fields" and enjoy the cool waters of the many backcountry lakes.