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The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness


The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Duluth, MN 55808

The glaciers left behind rugged cliffs and crags, canyons, gentle hills, towering rock formations, rocky shores, sandy beaches and thousands of lakes and streams, interspersed with islands and surrounded by forest. This unique area is located in the northern third of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota.

Over 1 million acres in size Nearly 150 miles along the International Boundary Over 1200 miles of canoe routes 12 hiking trails Over 2000 designated campsites