Minnesota · Hiking

Boy River Canoe Route

30.0 mi
one way
21 ft
climb
1,329 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Sep
best months

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The Boy River Canoe Route is a 30-mile point-to-point hike in Minnesota, about 1.8 miles from the town of Longville. It is an easy route with a total elevation gain of 21 feet, so it is a low-effort outing for anyone looking to cover a long stretch of trail in one go. The route starts at an elevation of about 1,322 feet and reaches a high point of 1,329 feet, with a total loss of 104 feet along the way. That makes it a mostly flat, straightforward path from start to finish. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Deep Portage weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the teens and 20s. The trip takes about 10 hours to complete, so plan for a full day on the trail. The Goose Lake Hiking Trail Spur M and Goose Lake Hiking Trail Spur N cross-country ski routes are about 3 miles away, and the Goose Lake Spur B hike is a little farther.