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North Country Trail landmarks and waypoints

60 named places in 8 trail sections, ordered by approximate route mile. Use the category filters on the permit map to see these same points in Map, 3D and Explore in 3D.

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Section 1

North Dakota

  1. Lake Sakakawea State Park

    ≈ MI 37.3

    ≈ 1,917 FT · 47.51962, -101.45347

    Western terminus area and Missouri River reservoir

    WaterLandscapes
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  2. Garrison Dam

    ≈ MI 93.2

    ≈ 1,870 FT · 47.46431, -100.50866

    Major Missouri River dam complex

    WaterJunctions & access
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  3. New Town / Four Bears Bridge area

    ≈ MI 195.7

    ≈ 1,819 FT · 47.40347, -99.46957

    Crossing near Fort Berthold Reservation

    WaterHistory & cultureLandscapes
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  4. Turtle Mountains

    ≈ MI 293.6

    ≈ 1,770 FT · 47.34536, -98.47711

    Unexpected forest-and-lake highlands

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  5. Lake Metigoshe State Park

    ≈ MI 382.1

    ≈ 1,726 FT · 47.29283, -97.57994

    Popular wooded lake recreation area

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 2

Minnesota

  1. Pembina Gorge / northwest Minnesota transition

    ≈ MI 501

    ≈ 1,666 FT · 47.22226, -96.37460

    Scenic transition toward Minnesota lake country

    WaterLandscapes
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  2. Itasca State Park

    ≈ MI 571

    ≈ 1,631 FT · 47.18071, -95.66497

    Headwaters of the Mississippi River

    Landscapes
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  3. Chippewa National Forest

    ≈ MI 658.5

    ≈ 1,578 FT · 47.11415, -95.00340

    Dense forest and lake country

    WaterLandscapes
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  4. Lake Bemidji

    ≈ MI 728.5

    ≈ 1,529 FT · 47.05078, -94.63027

    Major northern Minnesota lake

    WaterTowns & resupply
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  5. Paul Bunyan State Forest

    ≈ MI 807.2

    ≈ 1,474 FT · 46.97952, -94.21076

    Northwoods trail corridor

    Landscapes
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  6. Duluth / Jay Cooke State Park

    ≈ MI 886

    ≈ 1,420 FT · 46.90818, -93.79073

    St. Louis River gorge and major trail city

    WaterTowns & resupplyLandscapes
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  7. Gooseberry Falls

    ≈ MI 964.8

    ≈ 1,365 FT · 46.83684, -93.37069

    Iconic North Shore waterfall

    WaterLandscapes
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  8. Split Rock Lighthouse

    ≈ MI 1017.2

    ≈ 1,328 FT · 46.78939, -93.09137

    Famous lighthouse above Lake Superior

    Peaks & viewsWaterHistory & culture
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  9. Tettegouche State Park

    ≈ MI 1078.5

    ≈ 1,285 FT · 46.73390, -92.76462

    High cliffs and inland falls

    Peaks & viewsWater
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  10. Temperance River Gorge

    ≈ MI 1131

    ≈ 1,249 FT · 46.68636, -92.48477

    Narrow volcanic gorge and cascades

    WaterLandscapes
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  11. Lutsen / Oberg Mountain

    ≈ MI 1192.2

    ≈ 1,206 FT · 46.63096, -92.15855

    Sawtooth Mountain viewpoints

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
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  12. Grand Marais

    ≈ MI 1253.5

    ≈ 1,163 FT · 46.57546, -91.83180

    Major North Shore stop

    WaterTowns & resupply
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  13. Boundary Waters edge / Kekekabic country

    ≈ MI 1306

    ≈ 1,126 FT · 46.52792, -91.55195

    Remote lake-and-granite wilderness

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 3

Wisconsin

  1. Brule River State Forest

    ≈ MI 1366.2

    ≈ 1,084 FT · 46.47342, -91.23106

    Historic river corridor

    WaterLandscapes
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  2. Copper Falls State Park

    ≈ MI 1399.8

    ≈ 1,007 FT · 46.37301, -90.63991

    Brownstone gorge and waterfalls

    WaterLandscapes
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  3. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

    ≈ MI 1441.8

    ≈ 1,032 FT · 46.40497, -90.82808

    Large forested interior

    WaterLandscapes
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  4. Timm's Hill region

    ≈ MI 1483.8

    ≈ 1,003 FT · 46.37537, -90.56814

    Wisconsin high-point country

    Peaks & views
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  5. St. Croix River / Interstate Park area

    ≈ MI 1525.8

    ≈ 975 FT · 46.39016, -90.11821

    Glacial potholes and river cliffs

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 4

Michigan

  1. Porcupine Mountains

    ≈ MI 1586.6

    ≈ 936 FT · 46.41157, -89.46688

    Old-growth forest and dramatic Lake Superior ridges

    Peaks & viewsWater
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  2. Lake of the Clouds

    ≈ MI 1669.6

    ≈ 882 FT · 46.44080, -88.57774

    Signature Porcupine Mountains overlook

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  3. Black River waterfalls

    ≈ MI 1788.2

    ≈ 805 FT · 46.48257, -87.30722

    Series of Lake Superior tributary falls

    Water
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  4. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    ≈ MI 1894.9

    ≈ 754 FT · 46.32478, -86.46058

    Colorful sandstone cliffs on Lake Superior

    Peaks & viewsWater
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  5. Grand Marais / Au Sable dunes

    ≈ MI 1989.8

    ≈ 746 FT · 45.80477, -86.28357

    High dunes and Lake Superior views

    WaterLandscapes
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  6. Tahquamenon Falls

    ≈ MI 2096.6

    ≈ 737 FT · 45.21955, -86.08437

    Massive amber-colored waterfall

    WaterLandscapes
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  7. Mackinac Bridge / Straits region

    ≈ MI 2191.4

    ≈ 729 FT · 44.70009, -85.90754

    Transition between Upper and Lower Peninsulas

    Peaks & viewsWaterJunctions & access
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  8. Manistee River

    ≈ MI 2310

    ≈ 719 FT · 44.05022, -85.68633

    Popular river crossing and forest scenery

    Peaks & viewsWaterJunctions & access
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  9. Jordan River Valley

    ≈ MI 2428.6

    ≈ 709 FT · 43.40035, -85.46511

    Classic Lower Peninsula hiking terrain

    WaterLandscapes
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  10. Sleeping Bear Dunes region

    ≈ MI 2547.2

    ≈ 727 FT · 42.76354, -85.19525

    Towering dunes and lake views

    Peaks & viewsWaterLandscapes
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  11. Huron-Manistee forest country

    ≈ MI 2665.8

    ≈ 799 FT · 42.15029, -84.83763

    Long forested corridor toward Ohio

    Landscapes
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Section 5

Ohio

  1. Maumee River / Toledo area

    ≈ MI 2790.3

    ≈ 873 FT · 41.50653, -84.46221

    Major northwest Ohio river

    WaterHistory & culture
    Sources

  2. Oak Openings Preserve

    ≈ MI 2907.6

    ≈ 944 FT · 40.90001, -84.10851

    Rare oak savanna ecosystem

    Landscapes
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  3. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    ≈ MI 3035.5

    ≈ 1,021 FT · 40.23867, -83.72285

    Major park with canal history and waterfalls

    WaterLandscapes
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  4. Brandywine Falls

    ≈ MI 3120.8

    ≈ 1,072 FT · 39.79760, -83.46564

    Signature Cuyahoga Valley waterfall

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  5. Mogadore Reservoir area

    ≈ MI 3238

    ≈ 1,142 FT · 39.19159, -83.11223

    Lake-and-forest corridor

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  6. Mohican / Clear Fork gorge

    ≈ MI 3376.6

    ≈ 1,171 FT · 39.62143, -82.37142

    Deep wooded ravines

    Landscapes
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  7. Hocking Hills region

    ≈ MI 3504.5

    ≈ 1,197 FT · 40.03910, -81.68187

    Sandstone caves, cliffs and waterfalls

    Peaks & viewsWater
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  8. Shawnee State Forest

    ≈ MI 3611.1

    ≈ 1,218 FT · 40.38722, -81.10716

    Rugged 'Little Smokies' terrain

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
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  9. East Fork / Cincinnati fringe

    ≈ MI 3728.4

    ≈ 1,242 FT · 40.77027, -80.47476

    Southwest Ohio lake country

    WaterLandscapes
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Section 6

Pennsylvania

  1. McConnell's Mill / Slippery Rock Creek

    ≈ MI 3837

    ≈ 1,264 FT · 41.12492, -79.88927

    Boulder-strewn gorge and historic mill

    History & cultureLandscapes
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  2. Moraine State Park

    ≈ MI 3882.2

    ≈ 1,273 FT · 41.27252, -79.64558

    Large reservoir and rolling hills

    WaterLandscapes
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  3. Allegheny River crossing

    ≈ MI 3933.2

    ≈ 1,283 FT · 41.43907, -79.37063

    Major western Pennsylvania river

    WaterJunctions & access
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  4. Cook Forest old-growth region

    ≈ MI 3981.3

    ≈ 1,292 FT · 41.59614, -79.11131

    Tall hemlock and white pine forest

    Landscapes
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  5. Allegheny National Forest

    ≈ MI 4029.4

    ≈ 1,243 FT · 41.75008, -78.76999

    Remote forest and Allegheny Reservoir country

    WaterLandscapes
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  6. Kinzua area

    ≈ MI 4069

    ≈ 1,185 FT · 41.87591, -78.46503

    Kinzua Dam and rail-viaduct landscape

    Peaks & viewsWaterHistory & cultureJunctions & access
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Section 7

New York

  1. Allegany State Park

    ≈ MI 4142.3

    ≈ 1,078 FT · 42.10880, -77.90055

    Large forest park near PA line

    Landscapes
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  2. Letchworth State Park

    ≈ MI 4226.8

    ≈ 954 FT · 42.37728, -77.24982

    'Grand Canyon of the East' and major falls

    WaterLandscapes
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  3. Finger Lakes / Watkins Glen region

    ≈ MI 4318.3

    ≈ 820 FT · 42.66800, -76.54518

    Waterfalls and deep glacial lakes

    WaterLandscapes
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  4. Syracuse / Erie Canal corridor

    ≈ MI 4402.8

    ≈ 697 FT · 42.93648, -75.89445

    Major canal-history corridor

    WaterTowns & resupplyHistory & culture
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  5. Rome / Fort Stanwix area

    ≈ MI 4487.3

    ≈ 573 FT · 43.20495, -75.24372

    Revolutionary War and canal history

    History & culture
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  6. Adirondack foothills

    ≈ MI 4564.7

    ≈ 460 FT · 43.45087, -74.64766

    Entry into Adirondack terrain

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
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  7. Blue Mountain Lake / central Adirondacks

    ≈ MI 4649.2

    ≈ 336 FT · 43.71935, -73.99693

    Classic Adirondack lake country

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  8. Lake Champlain views

    ≈ MI 4719.6

    ≈ 233 FT · 43.94303, -73.45478

    Major lake landscape near Vermont

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Section 8

Vermont

  1. Missisquoi Valley

    ≈ MI 4807.5

    ≈ 200 FT · 44.00000, -73.40000

    Northern Vermont river-and-farm country

    WaterLandscapes
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  2. Green Mountain foothills

    ≈ MI 4828.5

    ≈ 200 FT · 44.00000, -73.40000

    Forested Vermont uplands

    Peaks & views
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  3. Northeast Kingdom / Canadian-border approach

    ≈ MI 4847.4

    ≈ 200 FT · 44.00000, -73.40000

    Remote northeastern Vermont

    Landscapes
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