Laurentian Divide Vista Hike: Exploring the North Country Trail and the Mississippi/Red River watershed

Description

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”).