North Country Trail Association

Event Calendar

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The North Country Trail stretches across eight states. Find a hike near you.

It is always recommended you contact the host prior to attending an event to confirm details. This calendar is updated as often as possible, but sudden changes to event details may not be reflected here.

24 Jan

Group Snowshoe - Lake Ruth Trailhead Out and Back

January 24, 2026    
10:00 am
Meet up with the Brule-St. Croix Chapter and hike leader Peter Nordgren at Lake Ruth Trailhead south of Iron River at 10 AM. Pictured is [...]
29 Jan

The North Country Trail: The Way-Too-Fast Version

January 29, 2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The North Country National Scenic Trail is the country’s newest and longest national scenic trail, stretching 4,800 miles east to west across eight states from [...]
31 Jan

Western Michigan Chapter Hike - Newaygo Full Moon Hike

January 31, 2026    
7:00 pm
The Western Michigan Chapter is partnering with the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly to bring you an additional hike to kick off 2026. We encourage everyone [...]
01 Feb

Brule-St. Croix Chapter: Group Full Moon Snowshoe

February 1, 2026    
5:30 pm
Have you ever tried to "moonwalk" in snowshoes? No!? Well, put on a white glove and crank up Billie Jean because here's your chance. Join [...]
01 Feb

Group 2.5-mile Out-and-Back Full Moon Hike

February 1, 2026    
6:30 pm
Join the Harbor Springs Chapter on a full moon hike! This section of trail goes through hardwoods, cutover areas, and pine plantings. Meet at Valley [...]
07 Feb

Group 2-mile Through Hike

February 7, 2026    
9:30 am
Join the Harbor Springs Chapter for a hike on Section 2, from Brutus Road to Stutsmanville Road. This is a trail of hills, valleys, and [...]
07 Feb

Chief Noonday Chapter Gun Lake Winterfest Hike

February 7, 2026    
9:45 am
The Chief Noonday Chapter is celebrating the up-and-coming Gun Lake Winterfest Celebration with an out-and-back 3 and/or-7 mile hike on natural surfaces. Parking Location: Chief [...]
14 Feb

Western Michigan Chapter (Kent) - Valentine's Day Luminary Hike!

February 14, 2026    
7:00 pm
Love is in the air and on the trail! The Western Michigan Chapter is repeating last year’s successful Valentine’s day hike. Let’s see if we [...]
22 Feb

Minnesota NCTA Chapter Winter Get-together

February 22, 2026    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Minnesota North Country Trail chapters are holding a social event to build relationships among the chapters, publicize trail building events, and to have some [...]
14 Mar

Chief Noonday Chapter Walk Your Dog or Human Hike

March 14, 2026    
9:45 am
Please join the Chief Noonday Chapter for Walk Your Dog or Human Hike! (Dogs must always be on a 6 ft. leash) This out-and-back 4- [...]
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