North County Trailway - hiking

A 33.0 km Local Hiking trail, North County Trailway - hiking takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.

Covering 33.0 km, this demanding trail is best tackled by experienced walkers in good condition. Budget roughly 7 hours and 20 minutes or consider splitting it across two days.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Look for the NCT trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.