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North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) vs Trans-Catalina Trail

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) Trans-Catalina Trail
Distance 68 mi109 km 41 mi66 km
Elevation gain 6,680 ft2,036 m 6,250 ft1,905 m
Typical duration 5 days 3 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from August to October Best months: April, May, June, July, August, October
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North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) vs Trans-Catalina Trail: which should you hike?

At 68 mi109 km, North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) is the longer route — roughly 27 mi43 km more than Trans-Catalina Trail (41 mi66 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Trans-Catalina Trail 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.