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North County National Scenic Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Fergus Falls, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of North County National Scenic Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 County National Scenic Trail
The North Country Trail segment in Fergus is a great place to hike, run, and enjoy nature. On one segment you get to walk by the river. There are many ducks, birds, the occasional beaver, and trumpeter swans to view on the river. There is another segment that has wild daisies in the Spring.
Rustic quiet peaceful You feel as if your the only one on the path In the middle of no where and not in the city.
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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