OSM map layer · LineString
47.20, -98.94 · rel 13334245
47.20, -98.94 · rel 13334245
North Country National Scenic Trail (ND)
721,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Dakota · 47.20°N ·
98.94°W
721,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
3× summit
Established 1883
monument ·
47 m off route
721,1 km
100%
The Pyramid
summit ·
165 m off route
721,1 km
100%
Scott Hill
summit ·
198 m off route
721,1 km
100%
Sorby Hill
summit ·
202 m off route
721,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
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 (ND) is 721.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, North Country National Scenic Trail (ND) takes approximately 179h 23min to complete.
No, North Country National Scenic Trail (ND) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
North Country National Scenic Trail (ND) starts near coordinates 47.5196, -101.4535.
North Country National Scenic Trail (ND) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
North Country National Scenic Trail (ND) is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service; North Country Trail Association.
Yes, North Country National Scenic Trail (ND) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.