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North Country National Scenic Trail Access Point

4.5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Fergus Falls, Minnesota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from North Country National Scenic Trail Access Point's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedOpen 24h

What runners say about North Country National Scenic Trail Access Point

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The park was very clean and the bike trails where great. They where paved and made our right allot of fun. Also the trials go right along the lake and through allot of nature areas which made the ride allot more relaxing because you did not know what you would see next.

★★★★★ — Tom , Jul 2021

The trail is pretty simple and rough in a few areas. It is mostly for cross country skiing in the winter but is certainly worth a visit in other seasons, for a walk in nature with all the surprises that nature loves to spring on us.

★★★★☆ — Sweet , Jan 2026

Love what they have done to this campsite! Tent camping spots are phenomenal. And the trail will always have some good views

★★★★★ — Hailey , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“They where paved and made our right allot of fun.”

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Plan your run at North Country National Scenic Trail Access Point

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find North Country National Scenic Trail Access Point

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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Running trails near Fergus Falls

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.