Trail Description:
The North Country National Scenic Trail is managed primarily as a long distance hiking trail. A long term goal for this trail is to have a continuous hiking trail from New York state to North Dakota (visit the North Country National Scenic Trail website ). Many people enjoy hiking short sections of this trail. Cross country skiing is possible on the trail, however, the tread is not exceptionally smooth. Skiing is best late in winter when a crust has formed on the snow. Dog sled use is also allowed except where the trail follows the Penokee Mountain ski trail.
Hiking the
North Country Trail:
The majority of the North Country Trail in the Washburn Ranger District is located on flat to gently rolling ground. Most of this trail is marked with blue rectangular painted blazes. Within the Rainbow Lake Wilderness, the trail is not marked with reassurance markers, but has directional signs at some intersections.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the North Country Trail
Location of the North Country Trail: Chequamegon Side
Length of Trail: over 10 miles
Travel Information
Nearby Cities with Hotels: Ashland
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Local Office: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Address:
113 Bayfield St. East
Washburn, WI, 54891
715-373-2667
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