North Country Trail

Founded

1980

The North Country Trail is a long-distance hiking trail in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. The trail extends roughly 4,800 miles from Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota to the Appalachian Trail in Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont, passing through eight states along its route.

Website

https://northcountrytrail.org/

Official Maps

https://northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/trail-map-and-downloads/

Trail Towns along NCT

Lisbon

Lisbon, Ohio, is a small village located in Columbiana County, in the northeastern part of the state. It's known for its historic charm, with many buildings dating back to the 19th century, reflecting its rich history as one of Ohio's oldest towns. Lisbon offers a quaint, small-town atmosphere with a mix of historical sites, local shops, and restaurants.

Loveland

The Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail runs through the heart of Downtown Loveland with a wide variety of businesses and direct access to Nisbet Park. Nisbet Park includes restrooms and picnic shelters. North of Nisbet Park is a primitive campsite location.

Milford

Milford offers a variety of features including a charming main street, hiker friendly shops and restaurants, attractive architecture, several camping locations for through hikers, an interesting history.

Napoleon

Napoleon is a community of just over 9000 people located on the Maumee River, just a half-hour southwest of Toledo. As you trek through our area, it’s easy to transport yourself back hundreds of years and revisit the footsteps of Native Americans who called this land home.

Piqua

Piqua, Ohio, is located along Ohio’s Great Corridor, on the banks of the Great Miami River, and is home to many historical points of interest, a charming downtown, an impressive park system, and many other attractions and amenities.