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North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) vs Petes Creek Trail #858

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) Petes Creek Trail #858
Distance 68 mi109 km 3.7 mi6 km
Elevation gain 6,680 ft2,036 m 3,468 ft1,057 m
Typical duration 5 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from August to October Best from July to July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) vs Petes Creek Trail #858: which should you hike?

At 68 mi109 km, North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) is the longer route — roughly 64 mi103 km more than Petes Creek Trail #858 (3.7 mi6 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Petes Creek Trail #858 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.