All Year
Hike 100 Challenge
The Hike 100 Challenge is back in 2022 for its seventh year! Hike 100 miles on the NCT in the calendar year 2022 (January 1 through December 31), tell us about it, then receive your patch and certificate.
Hike It.
Build It.
Love It.
Your Adventure Starts Here
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 nearby communities. Whether you’re looking to day-hike a few miles or plan a longer overnight backpacking trip, a multitude of diverse landscapes and hiking opportunities are waiting for you.
Explore the TrailCampbell Family
Maps + Discovery
Simon Jaklin: Hike 100 Finisher
In 2020, Boy Scout Troop 346 of Negaunee, Michigan chose to trek the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore rather than head to scout camp due to coronavirus concerns. One of the Scouts, 12-year-old Simon Jaklin, and his family were then motivated to continue hiking the North Country Trail and pursue the Hike 100 Challenge.
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Jaklin Family
Hike It. Build It. Love It.
The North Country Trail Association's mission is to develop, maintain, protect and promote the Trail through a trail-wide coalition of volunteers and partners and we change lives in the process. Join us in the effort. Hike it. Build it. Love it.
Get InvolvedGRCMS
Get Involved
Build Trail, Build Community
Diverse volunteer opportunities are available across the entire North Country Trail, from trail building and maintenance to outreach work to volunteer photography. If you want to get involved in improving the Trail and its community, we've got options for you.
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NCTA ANF Chapter
Join the Community
The North Country Trail is here and accessible because of the generosity of our many dedicated supporters. Thousands of hours of volunteer support are annually poured into building, maintaining and protecting the Trail. Programs like map development and the Hike 100 Challenge encourage trail use, while the Next Generation Coalition and our Regional Trail Coordinators promote and support volunteerism and advocacy. Together we must protect the North Country Trail because it’s survival is in our hands. Give a gift, join a Chapter, or renew your membership today.
Ways to GiveMatt Davis
Support Our Work
Larry and Shannon Bell Clear a Path for the North Country Trail Association
Motivated by a life changing experience, Larry Bell challenged himself to hike the entire Michigan section of the NCNST: 1,150 miles. Mile after mile, he experienced firsthand how spending time outdoors changes lives, and he wanted to share that opportunity with others. His experience on the Trail and conversations with NCTA staff and volunteers also helped him realize just how much work goes into building, maintaining, and protecting a National Scenic Trail for all to enjoy.
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Stay Connected
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Get the BBBPlan Your Hike
The North Country Trail offers diverse landscapes and trail use opportunities. Whether you’re on a casual stroll or a thru-hike of the North Country Trail, it’s essential to plan and prepare.
Start Your AdventureTami Stagman
Behind the Scenes
The staff and Board of Directors of the North Country Trail Association 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 Tom Tefft)