All Year
Hike 100 Challenge
Spend 100 miles on the North Country National Scenic Trail between January 1 and December 31: Hike, walk, snowshoe, or run. Earn a new patch every year.
Hike It
The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont, traversing forests and farmlands, remote terrain and bustling communities. Whether you’re looking to wander, hike, or run, birdwatch, camp, or backpack, the North Country Trail offers you a multitude of landscapes and opportunities.
Explore the TrailJim Lawson
Build It
The trail exists because of robust, impressive, and dedicated generosity and partnership. Thousands of volunteers pour thousands of hours into the trail each year, often during local-level, Chapter-led workdays. You're invited to join them.
Get InvolvedTina Toole
Love It
The North Country Trail is here and available because of the thoughtfulness of many dedicated supporters. Free maps and the Hike 100 Challenge encourage trail use, while staff and volunteers promote and support service and advocacy. Together, we build and protect the North Country Trail. Make a gift, join a Chapter, or renew your membership today.
Give BackShelby Gangloff
Stay Connected
Receive the monthly NCTA e-news, the Blue Blaze Bulletin, become a member today or sign up here.
Get the BBBPlan Your Hike
The North Country National Scenic Trail offers a wide variety of landscapes and trail use opportunities. It traverses public land like state forests, game lands, and county parks, as well as many private land units. Rules and regulations vary. Weather changes. Whether you’re on a quick stroll or a long-distance backpacking trip, it’s essential to prepare for the best and safest experience.
Plan Your HikeAndrew Mytys
Our Trail Supporters
Behind the Scenes
The NCTA staff and Board of Directors are guided by core values that represent the organization's commitment to the Trail, our partnerships, and each other. We desire for our supporters to have the best understanding of our operations, so we are committed to openness and integrity. (Photo by Nick Meekhof)