Boundary Waters Canoe Area
1,090 lakes and 1,200 miles of canoe routes in one million wilderness acres.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Minnesota, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Boreal lake (400 m)
- Best season
- May – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Boreal lake (400 m)
- Best season: May – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
1,090 lakes and 1,200 miles of canoe routes in one million wilderness acres.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Boreal lake (400 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Boreal lake (400 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip tools
Popular pursuits at Boundary Waters Canoe Area
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Kayaking
Sheltered and open-water paddling lines.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
