{"product_id":"the-north-country-trail-the-best-walks-hikes-and-backpacking-trips-on-americas-longest-national-scenic-trail-paperback","title":"The North Country Trail: The Best Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips on America's Longest National Scenic Trail - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRon Strickland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNorth Country Trail Association\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe North Country Trail is the longest of America's eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven states--New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota--the NCT's 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper Midwest hiking featuring everything from urban strolls to backcountry adventure through mountains, rivers, prairies, and shoreline. This book is the definitive guide for NCT hikers--whether first-timers, seasoned backpackers, or any level in between--who wish to maximize their experience on this splendid trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to a full overview of the trail's tread in each state, the guide describes in detail forty of the NCT's premier segments, with helpful information including easy-to-read trail descriptions, physical and navigation difficulties, trail highlights, hiking tips, and precise maps incorporating the latest GPS technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Strickland\u003c\/b\u003e is a noted trail developer, author, and conservationist. He is one of only two living founders of National Scenic Trails. He is the author of seven books, including a memoir, \u003ci\u003ePathfinder: Blazing a New Wilderness Trail in Modern America, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Pacific Northwest Trail Guide: The Official Guidebook for Long Distance and Day Hikers\u003c\/i\u003e. He wrote \u003ci\u003eThe North Country Trail\u003c\/i\u003e in collaboration with the \u003cb\u003eNorth Country Trail Association\u003c\/b\u003e (www.northcountrytrail.org). Visit Strickland's website at www.ronstrickland.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 262\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756091113760,"sku":"9780472051847","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ac69df8bfeeaa35a560abcefcf4f6531.webp?v=1780073894","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-north-country-trail-the-best-walks-hikes-and-backpacking-trips-on-americas-longest-national-scenic-trail-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}