Horse River
- 1.0 mi
- one way
- 1,281 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Aug–Sep
- best months
Horse River is a 1.0-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada. Lower Basswood Falls and Lower Basswood Falls are within about 3 miles. The route and its length come from OpenStreetMap. River levels, weirs and access points change, so check local conditions and portages before you paddle.
Local outfitters
- Lodge of Whispering Pines / Echo Trail Outfitters12 mi away
- Williams & Hall13 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Tuck River · Mudro Entry Pt Boating Site · Circle Route
Best time to go · Aug–Sep
Best time to visit Horse River
Best months: August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
15° / -7°
11 wet
Feb
23° / -5°
9 wet
Mar
36° / 10°
9 wet
Apr
51° / 25°
10 wet
May
65° / 38°
13 wet
Jun
75° / 49°
14 wet
Jul
79° / 53°
13 wet
Aug
78° / 52°
12 wet
Sep
68° / 44°
12 wet
Oct
52° / 32°
14 wet
Nov
34° / 19°
11 wet
Dec
21° / 3°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ely, MN, 14.9 mi away at 1,382 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more water worth the drive
PADDLE
Tuck River
~4 min drive
A 1.4-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada.
SEE
Mudro Entry Pt Boating Site
~14 min drive
PADDLE
Circle Route
~22 min drive
Circle Route is a paddling stretch in Minnesota. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Low Lake Public Water Access Site
~18 min drive
Low Lake Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.
PADDLE
BWCA Entry Points
~23 min drive
BWCA Entry Points is a paddling stretch in Minnesota. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Fall Lake Boat Access
~19 min drive
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Bottle River
~26 min drive
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Nels Lake Public Water Access Site
~19 min drive
Nels Lake Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.
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Darkwater River
~31 min drive
A 2.5-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada.
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Ed Shave Lake Public Water Access Site
~19 min drive
Ed Shave Lake Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Horse River for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
