The North Country Trail is the Longest of America\'s eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails.
In addition to a full overview of the trail\'s tread in each state, the guide describes in detail forty of the NCT\'s premier segments, with helpful information including easy-to-read Trail descriptions, physical and navigation difficulties, Trail highlights, hiking tips, and precise maps incorporating the latest GPS technology..
This book is the definitive guide for NCT hikers--whether first-timers, seasoned backpackers, or any level in between--who wish to maximize their experience on this splendid trail.
These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper Midwest hiking featuring everything from urban strolls to backCountry adventure through mountains, rivers, prairies, and shoreline.
Winding through seven states--New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota--the NCT\'s 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually.
The North Country Trail is the Longest of America\'s eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails