Fewer than 20 people have completed the entire North Country Trail. But every year, many hikers challenge themselves to attempt longer and longer distances on the NCT, many of them checking off new-to-them sections, accumulating more and more unique miles. Check out our Long Distance Hiking Page for details on our Long Distance Hiking Recognition […]
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Applications open for the Thru-Hike Syndicate
The North Country Trail is pleased to be included in the Thru-Hike Syndicate program for 2018. If you are planning to hike the entire North Country Trail during 2018, whether as a thru-hike, or in a series of segments, you are eligible to apply. Applications are due January 21, and you may apply here. Since […]
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act!
On October 2nd 1968, President Johnson signed the National Trails System Act, recognizing the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails as the first two National Scenic Trails.</big? Since then, 9 other National Scenic Trails, 19 Historic Trails and hundreds of National Recreation Trails have been designated across the county. The North Country National Scenic Trail was added […]