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45.15, -86.30 · rel 11140515
45.15, -86.30 · rel 11140515
North Country National Scenic Trail (MI)
1.877,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Michigan · 45.15°N ·
86.30°W
1.877,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
11
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
11× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
11× viewpoint
3× Attraction
3× monument
2× summit
1× cave
South Trailhead
viewpoint ·
on the route
544,4 km
29%
High Rollway Observation Deck
viewpoint ·
on the route
544,4 km
29%
Thorapple River Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
544,4 km
29%
Mackinac Bridge Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
675,8 km
36%
Scenic Waterfall
Attraction ·
on the route
675,8 km
36%
Peace Pole
monument ·
on the route
675,8 km
36%
Grave of Father Marquette
monument ·
on the route
675,8 km
36%
Highpoint Corner
Attraction ·
on the route
675,8 km
36%
Chandler Hills
summit ·
on the route
675,8 km
36%
Abandoned car
monument ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
Grand Portal Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
God’s Rest Beach
viewpoint ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
Rainbow Cave
viewpoint ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
Miner's Castle Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
Caves of all Colors
cave ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
Sail rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
Big Star Cove
viewpoint ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
Chapel Rock
Attraction ·
on the route
807,2 km
43%
Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
1.877,3 km
100%
Cloud Peak
summit ·
on the route
1.877,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
North Country National Scenic Trail (MI) is 1,877.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, North Country National Scenic Trail (MI) takes approximately 466h 59min to complete.
No, North Country National Scenic Trail (MI) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
North Country National Scenic Trail (MI) starts near coordinates 46.5575, -90.414.
North Country National Scenic Trail (MI) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
North Country National Scenic Trail (MI) is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service;North Country Trail Association.
Yes, North Country National Scenic Trail (MI) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.