Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Gowan

2.0 mi
round trip
146 ft
climb
1,439 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Gowan open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Gowan, 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.

Gowan is a short, easy hike in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. The trail is about 2 miles long and rises roughly 30 feet from its starting point, making it a gentle out-and-back that fits easily into a day spent exploring the surrounding wilderness. The route is on natural ground, and the Forest Service manages the land. Bikes and horses are not allowed, so plan on walking. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 56°F, while winter brings January highs of about 15°F and lows near -5°F. The hike is open year-round, and the trip takes about half an hour. The Little Trout-Sioux River and Trout-Little Trout hikes both lie within about a mile, and the Bootleg-Sioux River is about 2.7 miles away. For an overnight stay, Lake Jeanette Campground is about 7.8 miles off.

Local outfitters

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