Tier 1 - Multi-Day BackpackingFuture Consideration

North Country Trail Sections

MI/IN/OH Various
Cost
$200-300
Duration
2-4 days
Age Range
12-17
Difficulty
moderate
Trip Details
Activity Type
backpacking
Region
midwest
Distance from Muncie
0-3hrs
🥾Why This Trip?

The North Country Trail runs 4,800 miles from North Dakota to New York - and it passes right through our region. The beauty of this trail is flexibility: sections run through Hoosier National Forest, Wayne National Forest, Manistee National Forest, and beyond. You can design trips to match your group's ability and schedule. Some sections are flat and easy, others are challenging. Some pass through towns for resupply, others are remote. It's not as famous as the AT or PCT, but it's just as legitimate, and you can access it with a two-hour drive. This is the 'choose your own adventure' option that grows with your program.

Highlights
  • America's longest trail
  • Multiple access points
  • Section flexibility
Prerequisites & Requirements
  • Completed Orientation Challenge
  • Passed fitness test
Planning Notes

Good for variable group sizes

Trip Status

💡 Future Consideration: This trip idea needs additional research, planning, or coordination before it can be scheduled.

May require more lead time, special permits, partnerships, or logistics development.