Hike Planning
The NCT is available for your next hour long trail run, a family camping/hiking weekend, a weeklong backpacking trip, or a once-in-a-lifetime 8-month long thru-hike. Despite the fact the NCT is over 4,600 miles long; your adventure truly starts nearby as there are literally hundreds of places to access the trail ranging from remote wilderness areas to urban settings.Below, you will find some useful background information that will help you out. If you’re looking for a long trip, visit the “For long-distance hikers” section. If you’re not quite that ambitious yet, check out the “For Shorter-distance hikers” section.
Specific topics
- FAQs
- Trail conditions
- Getting to the NCT
- How is the NCT marked?
- When to go?
- Rules & regulations
- What to wear & bring with you?
- Where to go?
- Safety
- For long-distance hikers (2+ week hikes)
- For Shorter-distance hikers (day hikes, weekend hikes, or 1-2 week hikes)
Updated – 11/30/2010 – Problems with this page? Contact: mdavis@northcountrytrail.org