How to Hike the North Country Trail: not quite a Guide
How to Hike the North Country Trail: not quite a Guide
How to Hike the North Country Trail: not quite a Guide
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Description
Description
How to Hike the North Country Trail: not quite a Guide is intended to help hikers who desire to take a long hike on the North Country Trail (NCT) with planning. It covers the definition of National Scenic Trails and gives history of the conditions under which the NCT was established. This history helps to explain why planning an NCT hike is more burdensome than for some other long trails. The bulk of the book is a geographical listing of legal places to camp and find lodging along the entire 4800-mile trail, including type of campsite/lodging, amenities, fee/no fee, and manager/maintainer.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Introduction1
Foreword by Bill Menke3
History and Info
What is a National Scenic Trail?5
Can you name a National Scenic Trail?5
Authorization language6
History of the NCT6
National Trails Act of 19687
Route of the NCT8
List of National Scenic Trails and Brief Descriptions10
Why is the NCT unique?12
Who has responsibility for the NCT?
National Park Service15
North Country Trail Association16
NCTA Staff and Headquarters17
Board of Directors18
Volunteers18
Chapters19
Affiliates 19
Partners 19
Partnership for the National Trails System19
Landowners20
Federal Agencies20
USDA Forest Service20
National Park Service21
Army Corps of Engineers21
US Fish and Wildlife Service 21
Bureau of Reclamation21
McClusky Diversion Project22
A Note about Federal Wilderness22
Native Nation Lands23
State Ownership23
State Forests23
Adirondack Park24
State Wildlife Management Areas24
State Parks 24
State Game Areas25
Other25
Local Governments25
Organizations 26
Private26
Management 27
Land Protection29
Funding31
Early Hikers of the NCT33
Planning Your Hike Experience35
What to Expect 35
Trail Conditions69
Maintenance 69
Treadway71
Drinking Water 72
Trail Structures72
Safety and Safe Practices74
Trail Closures77
Permits78
Dogs 79
Other Resources80
How to Find Your Way80
Blazes80
Maps and Guides 86
When Should You Begin a Hike?98
Trail Angels and Support99
Day Hikes vs. Backpacking103
How to Complete an E2E104
Where to Camp/Stay107
Definitions 107
Legend 112
North Dakota 117
Minnesota141
Wisconsin212
Michigan- Upper Peninsula229
Michigan- Lower Peninsula263
Ohio 299
Pennsylvania358
New York . 380
Vermont435
Appendix439
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