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YOUR NAMENORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOCIATION
CHAPTER NAME
The North Country National Scenic Trail
Introduction
What is the North Country National Scenic Trail? Why is it important? Who builds, maintains and manages it? How can you get involved?
What is the North Country Trail
National Trails System Act
Signed Oct. 2, 1968
Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail as the first
NCNST designated March 5, 1980
Today there are 11 National Scenic Trails
• North Country Trail
• Appalachian Trail
• Pacific Crest Trail
• Continental Divide
• Ice Age Trail
• Arizona Trail
• Pacific Northwest Trail
• New England
• Natchez Trace
• Potomac Heritage Trail
• Florida Trail
Highlights scenic, historic and cultural resources and northern communities
Built and maintained by volunteers
America’s longest hiking trail, 4,600 miles when complete
Traverses 160 units of public land
Marked by blue blazes
New York Eastern Terminus: Crown Point
Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota
Western Terminus: Lake Sakakawea
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NCT in Your State
Parks and Forests
Links 10 National Forests
National Parks
National Wildlife Refuges
State Parks and Forests
Local parks and trails
Why are Trails important?
Trails provide physical, social and economic benefits:
• Health and recreation- promote physical activity
• Economic benefits for local communities• Conservation of natural resources• Stronger communities. Connecting people
and places• Preserve history• Limiting urban sprawl
Uses of the North Country Trail
The vision for the NCT is a premier foot path stretching across the northern tier of the U.S.A.
Offers year round recreation to people of all ages and skill levels:
Day hiking Backpacking Snowshoeing Bird-watching Hunting Camping Fishing and paddling
Building the North Country Trail
Our goal is to build a sustainable trail that has:
18-24” tread 4’ width clear of debris 8-10’ height clearance 10% maximum grade 5% Outslope Gradual curves that fit the
landscape Minimal structures Appropriate signage
Who builds the NCT?
The North Country Trail Association is the nonprofit partner of
the National Park Service in building and maintaining the NCT.
MISSION STATEMENT: The North Country Trail Associationdevelops, maintains, protects, and promotes the North Country
NationalScenic Trail as the premier hiking path across the northern tier
of theUnited States through a trail-wide coalition of volunteers and
partners.
North Country Trail Association
National Park ServiceNational Park Service North Country Trail AssocNorth Country Trail Assoc
Official Administrator Plan the route Developing and protecting
the corridor Technical Assistance Certification
Nonprofit partner Organize locally Build Partnerships Mapping Promotion Advocacy
The Partnership
Local Land ManagersLocal Land Managers
Responsible for on the ground management
Local Organizations Local Organizations
Assistance in promoting the Trail
Recruiting volunteers
Your Chapter• X number of Members• X miles• Highlight the important features and popular
destination points for the trail in your chapter’s area. • Add photos of your chapter activities• List your events, accomplishments and where they
can go to find more information
Chapter: Customize this slide
800 Volunteers totaling close to 70,000 hours.
Estimated value of their labor is $1.5 Million in volunteer sweat equity!
NCTA Volunteers match every Federal dollar with $4.39 of their own!
NCTA
For every federal dollar, our volunteers match it with $4.39 in their own sweat equity!
Community
The Landscape of the NCT includes the people and communities along the route
What is a Trail Town?
A Trail Town is a community through which the North Country Trail passes that supports hikers with services, promotes the Trail to its citizens and embraces the Trail as a resource to be protected and celebrated.
A trail town is a Relationship between Community (its resources/amenities/economy) The Trail The NCTA (building/maintaining it and telling its story)
Enjoying the Trail
Local hikes
Local hikes
Local Events
Local Projects
What’s next
1. Take a hike Where can you get maps?
2. Volunteer Who should you contact in the chapter?
3. Join the North Country Trail Association• Join today for $23• Join online at www.northcountrytrail.org
