The North End is the more rugged 31-mile half of the 59-mile North/South Trail. It crosses northern LBL through hilly terrain and can be entered from several Forest Service roads and facilities, making both section trips and a point-to-point journey possible.
Distance: 31 miles
Route: point to point
Use: hiking and biking
Character: rugged northern terrain
A complete trip needs a shuttle or two vehicles, overnight planning and the correct camping permit. A section hike still requires the official map, a clearly recorded road number and a conservative turnaround time.
Choose the North End for hillier shared-use backcountry. The 27-mile South End is generally gentler and hiking-only except for a shared equestrian section, but it currently uses an official detour.
