The 700 miles of the North Country Trail in Ohio make a U-shaped sweep through the State, taking users through the forested, rolling hills of southern Ohio, and the fertile farmlands to the west. The trail parallels portions of Little Beaver Creek in eastern Ohio . . . . . . Both are designated components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Historical canals add nostalgia to the hikers trek through Ohio.
In western Ohio, an existing 42-mile segment of the trail follows the Miami and Erie Canal towpath. In eastern Ohio, the old Sandy and Beaver Canal, visible today in well-preserved locks, holds potential as the trail route. Remnants of native American Indian cultures that once flourished in Ohio are located along the trail at Fort Hill, Serpent Mound, and Fort Ancient State Memorials. Throughout much of Ohio, the North County Trail follows the route of the Buckeye Trail . Members of the Buckeye Trail Association are making a significant contribution to the development and management of hundreds of miles of the North Country Trail.