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Ely Northwoods Chapter

Bear Head Lake State Park to Ely to Kawishiwi Falls in the Superior National Forest The NCTA Ely Northwoods Chapter formed in 2023, and is dedicated to building and maintaining the North Country National Scenic Trail between Bear Head Lake State Park and Kawishiwi Falls. This includes downtown Ely, one of the primary gateways to […]

Central Flyway Chapter

Western terminus of the North Country National Scenic Trail within Lake Sakakawea State Park to the eastern end of Lonetree Wildlife Management Area The mission of the Central Flyway (FLY) Chapter of the NCTA is to build, maintain and promote the North Country National Scenic Trail between Lake Sakakawea State Park and the eastern end […]

Superior Hiking Trail Association

The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) stretches from south of Duluth at the Wisconsin/Minnesota border up the Lake Superior coastline nearly to the Canadian border. Trailhead parking lots are situated every 5-10 miles apart, making the SHT ideal for day hikes, backpacking, thru-hiking and trail running. With the 2019 Congressional approval of the North Country Trail […]