North Country Trail Association

Jordan Valley 45° Chapter

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The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter’s segment of the North Country Trail is from Kipp Road, east of Harbor Springs, to Starvation Lake Road, southeast of Mancelona.

Here, the trail winds through the iconic Jordan River Valley; around numerous lakes and ponds; along the Jordan River; into the NCTA Trail Town of Petoskey; and across the 45th Parallel: the halfway point between the Equator and North Pole. The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter volunteers maintain their segment in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Friends of the Jordan River Watershed, City of Petoskey, and multiple counties, as well as others.

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Connect

+ j45@northcountrytrail.org
+ Facebook
+ Become a member

Chapter Insight

+ Chapter brochure
+ The Jordan Valley 45° Chapter awards a completion patch to those who hike all the North Country Trail miles in our Chapter's section. See the hiking log and information about the patch here.
+ Chapter newsletter, July 2026
+ Full Chapter newsletter archive (2012-Present)
+ 45th Parallel Facebook album

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The North Country Trail Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The tax identification number is 38-2423480. View the state disclosure statement at northcountrytrail.org/transparency.

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