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#6 on this list
Boundary Waters Border Lakes Traverse
Minnesota
An 80–150-mile self-supported traverse where wind, cold water, long portages, wildfire, and navigation compound over many days.
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#7 on this list
Everglades Wilderness Waterway
Florida
A roughly 99-mile mangrove and open-bay maze governed by tides, wind, scarce fresh water, bugs, and exact campsite reservations.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Boundary Waters Border Lakes Traverse | Everglades Wilderness Waterway |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Gunflint-to-Ely border-lakes traverse | Everglades City to Flamingo |
| Distance | Roughly 80–150 miles by variation | About 99 miles |
| Typical time | 8–14 days | 7–10 days |
| Prime window | June–September | — |
| Permit | Quota permit in season | Wilderness permit and reserved camps |
| Best window | — | December–March |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Boundary Waters Border Lakes Traverse
- Huge route network
- Classic canoe country
- Windbound days
- Many portages
Everglades Wilderness Waterway
- Unique ecosystem
- End-to-end route
- Must carry fresh water
- Complex navigation
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