The routes featured on this page are just a sampling of the many possibilities available in the Boundary Waters. We can customize your route around your interests—whether you’re looking for waterfalls, fishing, beautiful scenery, hiking, or a little of everything. Routes can also be adapted to make your trip shorter or longer, with many offering flexibility to adjust along the way—even after your adventure has begun.
Most entry points are a 10–45-minute shuttle ride from the outfitter on your departure day. Pine Lake (Entry Point 68), John Lake (Entry Point 69), and North Fowl Lake (Entry Point 70) are accessed from the same general area near McFarland and Little John Lakes. These destinations involve a longer shuttle ride—approximately 90 minutes from our outfitting partners. We proudly service all three, and each is an excellent option for your adventure. Simply keep the additional travel time in mind when choosing your route and entry point.
Sights Along the Route
1. Border Route Trail
2. Rose Falls
3. Rose Lake Overlook
4. Watap Cliffs
5. Johnson Falls
6. Amazing Borderland Views
Fish Species in Lakes Along the Way
● Walleye
● Smallmouth Bass
● Lake Trout
● Brook Trout
● Northern Pike
South Lake BWCA Entry Point #58
This route has a lot to offer, from sweeping views of the border cliffs and access to the Border Route Trail to visits to Johnson Falls and Rose Falls, with excellent fishing opportunities along the way. Whether you want to explore on foot, spend more time casting a line, or simply enjoy the scenery from your canoe, there’s plenty to make this trip your own. The three route options shown offer a starting point, and we can customize further to fit your interests, pace, and time in the wilderness.
Along the Route
1. Gaskin Lake 5* Campsites
2. Wichells Ridges abd Views
3. Prime Moose Habitat
4. Island Campsites on Brule
Fish Species in Lakes Along the Way
● Walleye
● Smallmouth Bass
● Lake Trout
● Big Northern Pike
Lizz and Swamp Lakes Entry Point 47
This route has a lot to offer, from sweeping views of the border cliffs and access to the Border Route Trail to visits to Johnson Falls and Rose Falls, with excellent fishing opportunities along the way. Whether you want to explore on foot, spend more time casting a line, or simply enjoy the scenery from your canoe, there’s plenty to make this trip your own. The three route options shown offer a starting point, and we can customize further to fit your interests, pace, and time in the wilderness.
Along the Route
1. Saganaga Falls
2. Island Campsites
3. Easy Going River Travel
4. Less than 2 miles portaging
5, Cliffs & Overlooks
Fish Species in Lakes Along the Way
● Walleye
● Smallmouth Bass
● Lake Trout
● Northern Pike
Magnetic Lake Entry Point 57
This route has a lot to offer, from sweeping views of the border cliffs and access to the Border Route Trail to visits to Johnson Falls and Rose Falls, with excellent fishing opportunities along the way. Whether you want to explore on foot, spend more time casting a line, or simply enjoy the scenery from your canoe, there’s plenty to make this trip your own. The three route options shown offer a starting point, and we can customize further to fit your interests, pace, and time in the wilderness.
