18.6 mi
Distance
495 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 26m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for North Country Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 244 ft |
| High point | 5.2 mi | 306 ft |
| End | 18.4 mi | 254 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.
- 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:
- White Cloud, MI · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Newaygo County, MI
- Jurisdiction:
- Manistee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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White Cloud County Park
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorCounty Park Reservable
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