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North Country National Scenic Trail (North Dakota Section)

North Dakota (Lake Sakakawea to the Minnesota border)

Distance
720 km
Elev. gain
4,451 m
Start
Near Mercer County
Finish
Near Abercrombie

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

Common questions

How long is the North Country National Scenic Trail (North Dakota Section)?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (North Dakota Section) is 720 km (447.4 miles).
How much elevation gain does the North Country National Scenic Trail (North Dakota Section) have?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (North Dakota Section) has about 4,451 m (14,603 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the North Country National Scenic Trail (North Dakota Section) start and finish?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (North Dakota Section) runs between Near Mercer County and Near Abercrombie.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.