North Country Trail — Chippewa NF (MN)
A quiet 60-mile lake-and-forest section of the NCT through Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest.
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- Region
- Minnesota, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Boreal transition (400–500 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Wildlife Viewing
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Boreal transition (400–500 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A quiet 60-mile lake-and-forest section of the NCT through Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Boreal transition (400–500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
North Country Trail — Chippewa NF (MN) trip tools
Popular pursuits at North Country Trail — Chippewa NF (MN)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
