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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.
What runners say about North Country National Scenic Trail Access Point
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.
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.
Love what they have done to this campsite! Tent camping spots are phenomenal. And the trail will always have some good views
Trail conditions & character
“They where paved and made our right allot of fun.”
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 |
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