25.1 mi
Distance
981 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 51m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
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 Lake County, Michigan. It is 25 miles long and gains 981 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is closed to horses. The nearest town is Baldwin, Michigan, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 250 ft |
| High point | 16.0 mi | 340 ft |
| End | 25.0 mi | 237 ft |
Trail Details
- No horses
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
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Baldwin, MI · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Lake County, MI
- Jurisdiction:
- Manistee National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Imported route
Nearby Trails
More trails near North Country Trail
North Country Trail_Iron Belle Trail
North Country Trail
North Country Trail_Iron Belle Trail
North Country Trail_Iron Belle Trail
North Country Trail_Iron Belle Trail
North Country Trail_Iron Belle Trail
In this park
Other trails in Manistee National Forest
The Manistee River Loop Trail
Michigan
Nordhouse Dunes Trail
Michigan
Birch Grove Connector Trail and North Country Trail Loop
Michigan
Nordhouse Dunes Extended Backpacking Loop
Michigan
North Country Trail - M20 to Echo Dr
Michigan
Big M Trail
Michigan
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Pere Marquette Oaks RV Condominium Park
0.6 mi awayManistee National Forest
Baldwin, MI
Reservable
Gleasons Landing
0.7 mi awayManistee National Forest
Baldwin, MI
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Tent Major Issues
Big Star Trailer and RV Resort
1.4 mi awayManistee National Forest
Baldwin, MI
Private
Bowman Bridge Campground
2.2 mi awayManistee National Forest
Baldwin, MI
Check official pricing17 sitesReservable RV Well reviewed Some Coverage
Similar length
Similar trails in Michigan
The Manistee River Loop Trail
Michigan
Island Lake Blue and Yellow Trail Loop
Michigan
Jordan Valley Pathway
Michigan
Paint Creek Trail
Michigan
Clinton River Trail
Michigan
Vasa Trail
Michigan