Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Bootleg-Sioux River

1.3 mi
round trip
199 ft
climb
1,481 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May, Jul–Sep
best months

Is Bootleg-Sioux River open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Bootleg-Sioux River, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bootleg-Sioux River is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, on the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest. The route is about 1.3 miles long, and the total climb is roughly 200 feet, so it's a quick outing that can fit easily into a longer day in the wilderness. The trail sits entirely within wilderness, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The natural surface is the only one here, and the trail does not allow horses or bikes. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 77°F with lows near 51°F, and September cools to around 67°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 17°F and lows near -7°F. The trip takes about half an hour, so plan on a short walk with plenty of time to explore the surrounding area. Gowan and Sioux River are both hikes within a few miles, and Lake Jeanette Campground and Jeanette Lake offer camping about 7.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.