9.1 mi
Distance
151 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 6m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
North Country Trail is a point-to-point trail in Manistee National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Newaygo County, Michigan. It is 9.1 miles long and gains 151 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is closed to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Newaygo, Michigan, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 246 ft |
| High point | 1.8 mi | 273 ft |
| End | 9.0 mi | 244 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Newaygo, MI · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Newaygo County, MI
- Jurisdiction:
- Manistee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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Campgrounds near this trail
Adventure Bound Campground
1.2 mi awayManistee National Forest
White Cloud, MI
Reservable
Woods and Water RV Resort
1.3 mi awayManistee National Forest
White Cloud, MI
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
Utley Lake
1.3 mi awayManistee National Forest
White Cloud, MI
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Ed H. Henning Park
3.7 mi awayManistee National Forest
Newaygo, MI
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed Reservable
White Cloud County Park
5.2 mi awayManistee National Forest
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