North Country Trail Association
Non-profit OrganizationsMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
The North Country Trail Association is a nonprofit organization based in Lowell, Michigan, focused on developing, maintaining, protecting, and promoting the North Country National Scenic Trail in collaboration with the National Park Service. It coordinates a network of volunteers, affiliated trail clubs, and other supporters to care for the trail and share its history. The association’s primary audience comprises volunteers and partner groups who contribute to trail stewardship and public engagement with the route across its regional landscape. It operates within the nonprofit sector of conservation and outdoor recreation and collaborates with various partners to advance the trail’s preservation and visibility. In June 2026, Kate Hagner was appointed Executive Director, bringing nearly two decades of conservation and program leadership from the Student Conservation Association.