North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)
Cortland County, NY
Point-to-point trail in Cortland County, NY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 681.2 mi (1,096.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 47,877 ft (14,593 m)
- Est. Time
- 243 hr 35 min
- High point
- 2,612 ft (796 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Lake Champlain Visitors Center 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Bandstand 34.1 mi (54.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: Big Pond Trailhead 36.6 mi (58.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Tannery Pond Community Association 56.3 mi (90.6 km) from start
- Trailhead: Raymond Brook Trailhead 57.8 mi (93 km) from start
- Shelter: Puffer Pond #1 Lean-To 70.2 mi (112.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Long Pond Site 3 77.2 mi (124.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Long Pond Site 1 77.4 mi (124.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Rock Pond Campsite 78.1 mi (125.7 km) from start
- Peak: Page Hill 89.6 mi (144.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: whiskey brook falls 90.9 mi (146.2 km) from start
- Trailhead: Pillsbury Mountain Trailhead 98.7 mi (158.8 km) from start
- Shelter: West Canada Creek lean-to 107 mi (172.1 km) from start
- Campsite: South Lake campsite 107.4 mi (172.9 km) from start
- Shelter: West Lake Lean-to #2 108.3 mi (174.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Brooktrout Lake Lean-to 110.4 mi (177.6 km) from start
- Trailhead 115.3 mi (185.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Site 71 122.2 mi (196.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Site 72 122.4 mi (197 km) from start
- Trailhead: Scusa Trailhead 145.5 mi (234.2 km) from start
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Questions about North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)
How long is North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)?
North Country National Scenic Trail (NY) is 681.2 mi (1,096.3 km) long. Most people take about 243 hr 35 min. It climbs 47,877 ft (14,593 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,612 ft (796 m).
How hard is North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)?
Parking at the start, Free. 21 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)?
Drinking water on the way at 419.1 mi (674.5 km), 476.4 mi (766.7 km). Toilets: 47.9 mi (77.1 km), 188.1 mi (302.7 km), 188.3 mi (303.1 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is North Country National Scenic Trail (NY) shaded?
Mostly shaded (81% under trees).
What can you do on North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)?
8 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for North Country National Scenic Trail (NY)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Lake Champlain Circumnavigation Chittenden County · Hard · 242.1 mi (389.6 km)
- Cheney mountain trail Adirondack Park · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
- Secondary Trail Addison County · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Secondary Trail Addison County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- McConley Spring Trail Adirondack Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Willmarth Trail Willmarth Woods · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Secondary Trail Addison County · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
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