Description
The North Country Trail is the longest of Americas eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven statesNew York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakotathe NCTs 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. 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. This book is the definitive guide for NCT hikerswhether first-timers, seasoned backpackers, or any level in betweenwho wish to maximize their experience on this splendid trail. In addition to a full overview of the trails tread in each state, the guide describes in detail forty of the NCTs 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.
