North Country NST — Ohio
38 days · 970.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the North Country NST — Ohio is known for
North Country NST — Ohio is a 40-60-day point-to-point route across the state from the Indiana border near the Maumee River to the Pennsylvania line at the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, sharing roughly 90% of its distance with the existing Buckeye Trail. The route passes through Wayne National Forest in the southeast, historic canal towpaths along the Great Miami and Maumee rivers, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the forested ridges of Hocking Hills country, with terrain that ranges from level towpaths to rugged sandstone gorges.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,775 ft to 3,960 ft over 970.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.7 mi · 1%
- Downhill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Flat 960.5 mi · 99%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the North Country NST — Ohio?
The North Country NST — Ohio climbs roughly 59,770 ft total — about 62 ft per mile, topping out near 1,319 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.