Laurentian Divide Vista Hike: Exploring the NCT and Mississippi/Red River watershed
Join us as we welcome the budding of spring during this afternoon hike along the North Country Trail. This strenuous hike is well worth the effort as we hike to a spectacular overlook on the Laurentian Divide (elevation 1,730 feet). Looking north-east, you will be viewing the Mississippi watershed basin at its beginnings around Itasca State Park. To the west is the Red River (of the North) watershed. Portions of this 4 mile route will be a strenuous. (refer to Map 10, page 94 of the “Guide to the North Country National Scenic Trail in Minnesota”).
Notes: Dress for being outdoors, including sturdy boots that can get wet/muddy, water, energy snack, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent- including tick gaiters and hiking/trekking poles.
*Meet at the North Country Trail Head Parking at the South Entrance to Itasca State Park at 12:30 p.m. or at the Clearwater County Road 39 trailhead at 1 p.m. The route will follow the North Country Trail west, from County Road 39. It will turn south, concluding at the parking area along Minnesota Highway 113. Route may change based on weather and trail conditions.
Date and Time
Saturday Apr 30, 2016
This is the fourth of 12 hikes to be held as we celebrate 125 years of Minnesota State Parks and Trails and 100 years of the National Park Service. This event is sponsored by both Itasca State Park and the Itasca Moraine and Laurentian Lakes Chapters of the National North Country Trail.
Learn more about the North Country Trail in Itasca State Park and east, at the Itasca Moraine Chapter site: http://northcountrytrail.org/itm/
Learn more about the North Country Trail in Itasca State Park and west, at the Laurentian Lakes Chapter site: http://northcountrytrail.org/llc/
Location
*Meet at the North Country Trail Head at the South Entrance Itasca State Park (along Highway 71) at 12:30 p.m. to car pool OR meet at the Clearwater County Road 39 Trailhead at 1 p.m.