Western Terminus
Trail Range
McClusky Canal segment
The NCT currently follows gravel roads along the McClusky Canal for 74 miles from Lonetree Wildlife Management Area west to its intake structure at Audubon Lake within Audubon National Wildlife Refuge. The western 20 miles is shown on NCTA’s hiking map #ND-111 while the eastern 20 miles is shown on hiking map #ND-109. The middle 30 miles are found on hiking map #ND-110 which is not currently available.
Along the way hikers will pass by several Wildlife Development Areas, Waterfowl Production Areas, the “Deep Cut” by State Hwy 200, and the communities of Turtle Lake and McClusky, both of which offer a full array of hiker services.
Audubon NWR to Lake Sakakawea State Park
There is currently no certified trail between the western end of the McClusky Canal at Lake Audubon and Lake Sakakawea State Park. But, hikers may still traverse this scenic region through a mix of public lands and on lightly used gravel roads. Unfortunately, the NPS & NCTA have been unable to obtain permission from local land managers to develop new segments of the NCT and, consequently, a significant re-route is currently being investigated for this area.
Lake Sakakawea State Park
There is currently a 1.8 mile certified segment within Lake Sakakawea State Park (or LSSP for short). Hikers, however, will find more hiking to be had within the Park including some great loop hike opportunities using the NCT. A LSSP trail map may be downloaded or hikers may purchase NCTA hiking map #ND-111.
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(Updated: 5/26/10)
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Updated – 12/23/2010 – Questions with this page? Contact: Matt Davis