The North Country Trail is the longest of America's eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. 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. 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 hikers-whether first-timers, seasoned backpackers, or any level in between-who wish to maximise their experience on this splendid trail.

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.

About the Author
Ron Strickland is a noted trail developer, author, and conservationist. He is one of only two living founders of National Scenic Trails. He is the author of seven books, including a memoir, Pathfinder: Blazing a New Wilderness Trail in Modern America, and The Pacific Northwest Trail Guide: The Official Guidebook for Long Distance and Day Hikers. He wrote The North Country Trail in collaboration with the North Country Trail Association .


Book Information
ISBN 9780472051847
Author Ron Strickland
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint University of Michigan Regional
Publisher The University of Michigan Press
Weight(grams) 460g