Our Mission
Mission Statement
To build and steward a sustainable long-distance hiking trail in Minnesota’s Driftless Region that connects people, communities, and landscapes.
Vision Statement
A thriving Driftless Region where a long-distance hiking trail fosters deep, enduring connections between people and the land through outdoor pursuits, inspires a lasting culture of stewardship and outdoor access for all through exposure to this unique landscape and strengthens rural economies by drawing people to the region.
The trail corridor illustrates the proposed corridor for the trail, which represents a broad area around the planned route.
The final trail location will depend on granted land access and may extend beyond the corridor if additional access is secured.
Ultimately, it’s a question of land access and balancing getting people out on trail quickly with providing a quality hiking experience.
