Loon River
- 4.6 mi
- one way
- 1,179 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Aug
- best months
Loon River is a 4.6-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada. The nearest town is Lac La Croix, about 12 miles southwest of the start. Loon Falls is 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 Outfitters25 mi away
- Piragis Northwoods Company31 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Loon River · Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site · Hunting Shack River Route
Best time to go · Aug
Best time to visit Loon River
Best months: August. 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° / -8°
13 wet
Feb
21° / -6°
10 wet
Mar
34° / 8°
9 wet
Apr
48° / 23°
11 wet
May
61° / 35°
14 wet
Jun
71° / 46°
15 wet
Jul
75° / 51°
14 wet
Aug
74° / 48°
12 wet
Sep
64° / 41°
13 wet
Oct
50° / 31°
14 wet
Nov
33° / 17°
14 wet
Dec
21° / 2°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orr 3e, MN, 23.8 mi away at 1,315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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SEE
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~12 min drive
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~14 min drive
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~13 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Loon River for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
