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The North Country National Scenic Trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail. Your name North country trail association Chapter name. 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.

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The North Country National Scenic Trail

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  1. The North Country National Scenic Trail Your name North country trail association Chapter name

  2. Introduction • What is the North Country National Scenic Trail? • Why is it important? • Who builds, maintains and manages it? • How can you get involved?

  3. What is the North Country Trail

  4. 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 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

  5. New York • Eastern Terminus: Crown Point • Pennsylvania • Ohio • Michigan • Wisconsin • Minnesota • North Dakota • Western Terminus: Lake Sakakawea 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

  6. NCT in Your State 6

  7. Parks and Forests Links 10 National Forests National Parks National Wildlife Refuges State Parks and Forests Local parks and trails

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Who builds the NCT?

  12. North Country Trail Association 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 Association develops, maintains, protects, and promotes the North Country National Scenic Trail as the premier hiking path across the northern tier of the United States through a trail-wide coalition of volunteers and partners.

  13. The Partnership National Park Service North 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 Local Land Managers Local Organizations • Responsible for on the ground management • Assistance in promoting the Trail • Recruiting volunteers

  14. Chapter: Customize this slide • 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

  15. 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!

  16. NCTA For every federal dollar, our volunteers match it with $4.39 in their own sweat equity!

  17. Community The Landscape of the NCT includes the people and communities along the route

  18. 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)

  19. Enjoying the Trail

  20. Local hikes

  21. Local hikes

  22. Local Events

  23. Local Projects

  24. What’s next • Take a hike Where can you get maps? • Volunteer Who should you contact in the chapter? • Join the North Country Trail Association • Join today for $23 • Join online at www.northcountrytrail.org

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