North Country Scenic Trail
- c/o U.S.D.A. Forest Service
, 201 Minnesota Ave. East, Walker, MN - Phone: 218-547-1044
- r9_chippewa_public@fs.fed.us
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Year-RoundThis 68 mile, non-motorized hiking trail, part of the National Scenic Trail System, threads its way around numerous lakes and wetlands in a pine and hardwood forest. Eastern two-thirds is relatively level; western portion is more rolling. Observe bald eagles, wildflowers and fall colors. Seven primitive campsites. One of Minnesota's longest backpacking opportunities. A map and brochure are available from Chippewa National Forest. See www.nps.gov/noco or www.northcountrytrail.org to learn more.
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: Open year-round for non-motorized uses and opportunities like, hiking, hunting, and cross-country skiing. Special event each fall is the Walker Marathon which travels along the western portion of the trail.
