North Country Trail — Chequamegon Section
The 61-mile NCT section through Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest with old-growth forest, glacial lakes, and the Penokee Range in northern Wisconsin.
Route overview
- Region
- Wisconsin, United States
- Distance
- 61 miles
- Elevation gain
- 5,500 feet
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Recommended duration
- 5 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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