North Country Trail Association Calendar of Events

calendar last updated 12/31/07

We will list events occurring on or very near the NCT (including State Park events), and sometimes events which are not on the NCT
but which are sponsored by Chapters or Affiliates of the NCTA, or are of general interest.

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APRIL APRIL APRIL

ST SPONSOR BEGIN DATE END DATE TIME EVENT TYPE NEAREST CITY BRIEF DIRECTIONS CONTACT PERSON DESCRIPTION COST LINK TO OTHER SITE

PA Butler Chapter Apr 2 --- 6 pm Meeting Butler YMCA in Butler Dan Mourer Chapter Meeting followed by Butler Outdoor Club Meeting and presentation free Butler Chapter

MI Chief Noonday Chapter Apr 9 -- 7 pm meeting Delton Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St Larry Hawkins Regular monthly meeting free Chief Noonday

MI Spirit of the Woods Chapter Apr 12 --- 10 am Hike TBA TBA Joan Young hike TBA none Spirit of the Woods Chapter

MI Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter Apr 15 -- 7 pm meeting Traverse City MCHC Conf. Rm A Lois Goldstein Lois Goldstein and John Heiam present hiking in Andalucia, Spain free Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter

MI Spirit of the Woods Chapter Apr 10 --- 7 pm meeting Manistee Audubon House Joan Young general meeting none Spirit of the Woods Chapter

PA Allegheny NF Chapter Apr 14 --- 6:30 pm Meeting Sheffield Lion's Den Keith W. Klos monthly meeting Allegheny National Forest Chapter

PA Wampum Chapter Apr 16 --- 6 pm Meeting West Pittsburg Hito's Restaurant Gail Blakeley regular meeting eat out Wampum Chapter

MI Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Apr 17 --- 6:30 pm Meeting Rudyard Varsity Pizza Roger Morrison Regular Chapter Meeting: Every Third Thursday - Pizza buffet optional meal Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore

NY ADK-ONONDAGA Apr. 19 --- --- Trail Work Fabius/New Woodstock --- Mary Coffin NEW TRAIL CONSTRUCTION EAST OF DERUYTER LAKE free ADK - Onondaga

MI Chief Noonday Chapter Apr 19 -- 9:30 am hike Hastings see link Larry Hawkins Hike in Warner & Otis Sanctuaries in Yankee Springs. Breakfast in Hastings @ 8:00 eat out opt Chief Noonday

ND Sheyenne River Valley Chapter Apr. 19 --- 10 am Day Hike Valley City Meet at the Rosebud Visitor Center parking lot in Valley City Kari Sauer Look Better Feel Healthier! Barnes County On the Move and NCT members invite you to join them in their spring activities. NCT begins with a leisurely hike along the Valley City segment of the North Country Trail. none Sheyenne River Valley Chapter

NY Finger Lakes Apr 25 Apr 27 --- event Montour Falls Fire Academy Gene Bavis Spring Weekend see web Finger Lakes Trail Conference

WI Brule St-Croix Chapter Apr 21 Apr 25 1 pm Trail Work Solon Springs Bird Sanctuary crew camp Bill Menke Work with one of NCTA's skilled trail crews building new trail within Brule River State Forest. Bring your own sleeping facility (tent or vehicle), personal items, and your good nature--we furnish the rest. Enjoy fellowship around the campfire and take an evening stroll on the NCT, which runs just 100 feet from camp free Brule St-Croix Chapter

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MAY MAY MAY

ST SPONSOR BEGIN DATE END DATE TIME EVENT TYPE NEAREST CITY BRIEF DIRECTIONS CONTACT PERSON DESCRIPTION COST LINK TO OTHER SITE

NY CNY May 1 --- 7 pm Meeting TBA TBA call Kathy Eisele, 315-492-2273 Executive Committee Meeting none Central New York Chapter

MI Spirit of the Woods Chapter May 8 --- 7 pm meeting Manistee Audubon House Joan Young regular meeting none Spirit of the Woods Chapter

MI North Country Trail Hikers Chapter May 9 May 11 TIME Overnight Hike staying at B&B, Motel Silver City, MI East end of Porcupine Mountains Marge Forslin We'll continue our eastward hike across the U.P. from where we left off last fall in the Porkies at Little Carp River Rd. Friday the plan is to hike 4.6 mi on the Lily Pond Trail out to South Boundary Rd. Saturday we would need to cover 12.9 mi from South Boundary Rd to M-64, and that would leave us with 6 mi to hike on Sun, up Bergland Hill to Gogebic Ridge Tr and out on the GRT to Old M-64. meals, lodging, and travel costs Link

NY Finger Lakes May 10 --- TBA hike TBA TBA Gene Bavis Wally Wood Hike --- Finger Lakes Trail Conference

MI Spirit of the Woods Chapter May 10 --- 10 am Hike TBA TBA Joan Young hike TBA none Spirit of the Woods Chapter

WI Brule St-Croix Chapter May 12 May 16 1 pm Trail Building Solon Springs Bird Sanctuary crew camp Bill Menke Join one of NCTA's skilled trail crews building new trail within the Douglas County Forest. This trip will include a mix of trail building and boardwalk construction. Enjoy fellowship around the campfire or take and evening stroll on the NCT, which is just 100 feet from camp. You provide your own sleeping facility (tent or vehicle), personal items, and your good nature--we provide the rest. none Brule St-Croix Chapter

MI Chief Noonday Chapter May 14 -- 7 pm meeting Delton Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St Larry Hawkins Regular monthly meeting free Chief Noonday

MI Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore May 15 --- 6:30 pm Meeting Rudyard Varsity Pizza Roger Morrison Regular Chapter Meeting: Every Third Thursday - Pizza buffet optional meal Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore

NY ADK-ONONDAGA May 17 --- --- Trail Building Fabius/New Woodstock --- Mary Coffin HELP ADK EXTEND THE FLT/NCT EASTWARD free ADK - Onondaga

ND Sheyenne River Valley Chapter May 18 --- 1:30pm Day Hike Fort Ransom Meet at the Rosebud Visitor Center parking lot in Valley City to carpool Kari Sauer Hike the State Forest - Surround yourself with nature�s beauty. Join NCT members as they hike to North Dakota�s only natural waterfall (approximately 4.5 miles). Bring your camera to get a snapshot of the waterfall and if you�re lucky you may also get a chance to see the wildlife that roam the area. none Sheyenne River Valley Chapter

PA Allegheny NF Chapter May 19 --- 6:30 pm Meeting Sheffield Lion's Den Keith W. Klos monthly meeting Allegheny National Forest Chapter

PA Wampum Chapter May 21 --- 6 pm Meeting West Pittsburg Hito's Restaurant Gail Blakeley regular meeting eat out Wampum Chapter

PA Butler Outdoor Club May 23 May 26 --- event Portersville Breakneck Campground Joyce Appel Trips, Workshops, Entertainment varies Butler Outdoor Club

NY ADK-ONONDAGA May 31 --- --- Trail Building Fabius/New Woodstock --- Mary Coffin HELP ADK EXTEND THE FLT/NCT EASTWARD none ADK - Onondaga

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JUNE JUNE JUNE

ST SPONSOR BEGIN DATE END DATE TIME EVENT TYPE NEAREST CITY BRIEF DIRECTIONS CONTACT PERSON DESCRIPTION COST LINK TO OTHER SITE

WI Brule St-Croix Chapter Jun. 5 Jun. 10 1:00 pm Trail Building Solon Springs Bird Sanctuary crew camp Bill Menke Work with one of NCTA's skilled trail crews. This is a joint crew trip and NCTA in-house Volunteer Vacation. free Brule St-Croix Chapter

PA Clarion Chapter June 7 --- 10 AM National Trails Day Clarion Seneca Fire tower Cook Forest State Park Dave Galbreath National Trails Day ,Inaugral hike on new trail segment --- ---

MI Top of Michigan Trails Council June 7 --- 8:30 AM Mixed Indian River Indain River Trailhead (Marina Park) is just south of the Indian River Bridge, east of the trail off of Club, River, and Onaway Streets Anne McDevitt Join us on Saturday, June 7 for National Trails Day and The Grand Opening of the Gaylord-Cheboygan-Mackinaw City Trail. Simultaneous ribbon-cuttings at Gaylord, Vanderbilt, Wolverine, Topinabee, Cheboygan and Mackinaw City. Select your starting point and then ride, walk or run to the luncheion celebration from noon to 2 p.m. Lunch and trail dedication at Marina Park in Indian River. none LINK

MI North Country Trail Hikers Chapter June 7 --- 1 PM Day Hike Marquette Elliott Donnelly Wilderness Area - 12 miles north of Marquette off County Road 550 Lorana Jinkerson Hikes for young and old from Elliott Donnelly Wilderness parking off County Road 550 approximately 12 miles north of Marquette. Hikes can vary from 1 to 4 miles one-way or up to 8 miles two-way along the Little Garlic River and culminating at the Little Garlic Falls. none NCT Hikers

ND Sheyenne River Valley Chapter Jun. 7 --- 10am National Trails Day Valley City Meet at the Rosebud Visitor Center parking lot at 6:00 pm or meet at the main public beach dock area at 7:00 pm. Kari Sauer The SRV Chapter celebrate National Trails Day with various activities for the family. All activities will be held at Lake Ashtabula. none Sheyenne River Valley Chapter

ND Sheyenne River Valley Chapter May 18 --- 10:45am Canoeing Fort Ransom Fort Ransom State Park Kari Sauer WANTED! Beginner & Experienced Canoers �Enjoy the tranquility of the flowing Sheyenne River waters in an unforgettable canoeing experience. (approximate length two hours) $14.00/canoe rental Sheyenne River Valley Chapter

MI Chief Noonday Chapter June 11 -- 7 pm meeting Delton Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St Larry Hawkins Regular monthly meeting free Chief Noonday

ND Sheyenne River Valley Chapter May 18 --- 9:30am Publicity Valley City Meet at Jefferson School Kari Sauer Help celebrate Valley City's 125th Celebration. Join NCT members in promoting the chapter and trails by participating in the Rally in the Valley parade. (tentative hike to follow) none Sheyenne River Valley Chapter

PA Wampum Chapter Jun 18 --- 6 pm Meeting West Pittsburg Hito's Restaurant Gail Blakeley regular meeting eat out Wampum Chapter

MI Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Jun 19 --- 6:30 pm Meeting Rudyard Varsity Pizza Roger Morrison Regular Chapter Meeting: Every Third Thursday - Pizza buffet optional meal Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore

MI Chief Noonday Chapter June 21 --- 8 AM work Battle Creek Bob Evans - 5421 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek Larry Hawkins Annual "Blazing Day" on road walk sections. Breakfast at 8:00 at Bob Evans, Battle Creek. eat out Chief Noonday

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JULY JULY JULY

ST SPONSOR BEGIN DATE END DATE TIME EVENT TYPE NEAREST CITY BRIEF DIRECTIONS CONTACT PERSON DESCRIPTION COST LINK TO OTHER SITE

ND Sheyenne River Valley Chapter Jul. 8 ---

ST	SPONSOR	BEGIN DATE	END DATE	TIME	EVENT TYPE	NEAREST CITY	BRIEF DIRECTIONS	CONTACT PERSON	DESCRIPTION	COST	LINK TO OTHER SITE
MI	GHTC	Jan 2	---	6:30 pm	Snowshoe	Traverse City	Munson Hosp, Park Lot K	Debby Page	snowshoe 1.5 hours on the hills behind the hospital, if no snow, event is cancelled	eat out opt	Grand Traverse Hiking Club
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 2	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
NY	CNY	Jan 3	---	7 pm	Meeting	TBA	TBA	call Kathy Eisele, 315-492-2273	Executive Committee Meeting	none	Central New York Chapter
NY	Triple Cities Hiking	Jan 5	Jan 11-13	see info	Training	Chenango Forks	BS Office	Larry Blumberg	winter outdoor training course over two weekends - make contact for more info	$20 each wk	none
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 5	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
MI	Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter	Jan 6	--	morning	skiing	Traverse City	Muncie Lakes Pathway	Carolyn Francis	Ski the Muncie Lakes Pathway	opt eat out	Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 8	---	7 pm	Meeting	Marquette	Peter White Library	Denise Herron	Program- On Becoming and Staying a Saunterer by Phil Watts, Ph.D	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
NY	ADK Onondaga	Jan 9	---	TBA	workshop	Syracuse	TBA	Mary Coffin	Snowshoe and Ski Workshop	---	ADK- Onondaga Chapter
MI	Chief Noonday Chapter	Jan 9	--	7 pm	meeting	Delton	Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St	Larry Hawkins	meeting	free	Chief Noonday
MI	GHTC	Jan 9	---	6:30 pm	Snowshoe	Traverse City	Munson Hosp, Park Lot K	Debby Page	snowshoe 1.5 hours on the hills behind the hospital, if no snow, event is cancelled	eat out opt	Grand Traverse Hiking Club
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 9	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
MI	Spirit of the Woods Chapter	Jan 10	---	7 pm	Meeting	Manistee	Audubon House	Joan Young	meeting and program about the NCT reroute in Mesick Area by Dick Naparala	none	Spirit of the Woods Chapter
NY	ADK Onondaga	Jan 12	---	TBA	workshop	Fabius	Highland Forest	Mary Coffin	Introductory/Refresher XC Skiing	---	ADK- Onondaga Chapter
MI	Chief Noonday Chapter	Jan 12	--	9:30 am	hike	Battle Creek	Parking W of old Cereal City lot	Larry Hawkins	Meet downtown to car pool, then hike on east half of Linear Park pathway.	eat out opt	Chief Noonday
MI	Spirit of the Woods Chapter	Jan 12	---	10 am	Hike	Scottville	West Shore CC Rec Parking	Joan Young	hike, ski or snowshoe the trails a West Shore Community College, popcorn afterwards at pavilion	none	Spirit of the Woods Chapter
MI	Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore	Jan 12	---	10 am	Hike	Moran	Rock Bottom Grill	Kay Kujawa	Snowshoe or ski, family friendly. Bring light snack, eat at Rock Bottom Grill in Moran after.	eat out opt	Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 12	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
MN	Laurentian Lakes Chapter & Maplelag Resort	Jan 12	---	all day	Event	Callaway	see link	Ray Vlasik	Winter Trails Day event: all-day XC skiing, a chapter meeting, and a family-style dinner. RSVP required!	$18 or $12 dinner only	Maplelag Resort
ND	Lonetree Chapter	Jan 12	---	9:30 - 4	Event	Harvey	St. Aloisius' Presentation Center	Matt Davis	Winter Trails Day- XC ski & snowshoe workshops, gear demos, winter wildlife, guided hike- see link for info	free	info sheet- pdf
MI	Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter	Jan 13	--	morning	Snowshoe	Traverse City	NCT	Lois Goldstein	Snowshoe the NCT in the Valley of the Giants	opt eat out	Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter
MI	GHTC	Jan 15	---	7 pm	Program	Traverse City	MCHC Room a,b	John Heiam	Program- June Thaden- 789 Miles on the Appalachian Trail	free	Grand Traverse Hiking Club
PA	Wampum Chapter	Jan 16	--	7 pm	Meeting	West Pittsburg	Hito's Restaurant	Gail Blakeley	regular meeting	eat out	Wampum Chapter
MI	GHTC	Jan 16	---	6:30 pm	Snowshoe	Traverse City	Munson Hosp, Park Lot K	Debby Page	snowshoe 1.5 hours on the hills behind the hospital, if no snow, event is cancelled	eat out opt	Grand Traverse Hiking Club
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 16	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
MI	Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore	Jan 17	---	6:30 pm	Meeting	Rudyard	Varsity Pizza	Roger Morrison	Regular Chapter Meeting: Every Third Thursday - Pizza buffet	optional meal	Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore
MI	Chief Noonday Chapter	Jan 19	--	8 am	work	Middleville	Hastings Big Boy	Larry Hawkins	Breakfast @ 8:00 AM at Hastings Big Boy. Then scout new trail routing in Middleville State Game area	eat out	Chief Noonday
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 19	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
PA	Allegheny NF Chapter	Jan 21	---	6:30 pm	Meeting	Sheffield	Lion's Den	Keith W. Klos	monthly meeting		Allegheny National Forest Chapter
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 22	---	7 pm	Meeting	Marquette	Peter White Library	Denise Herron	Board of Directors Meeting- open to all	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 23	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
MI	GHTC	Jan 23	---	6:30 pm	Snowshoe	Traverse City	Munson Hosp, Park Lot K	Debby Page	snowshoe 1.5 hours on the hills behind the hospital, if no snow, event is cancelled	eat out opt	Grand Traverse Hiking Club
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 26	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter
MI	GHTC	Jan 30	---	6:30 pm	Snowshoe	Traverse City	Munson Hosp, Park Lot K	Debby Page	snowshoe 1.5 hours on the hills behind the hospital, if no snow, event is cancelled	eat out opt	Grand Traverse Hiking Club
MI	NCT Hikers	Jan 30	---	TBA	Outing	Marquette	TBA	Cliff Stammer	NCT Hikers meet Weds & Sats for hiking or work, contact Cliff Stammer with work ideas and Lorana Jinkerson with hike ideas	free	NCT Hikers Chapter