The Swanson River Canoe trail leads paddlers through very remote and rugged wilderness terrain and provides endless paddling trip options. The canoe trail can be accessed from a short road that branches off of Swan Lake Road. This paddling trip starts at the entrance and follows a chain of lakes to Berry Lake. The canoe trail also branches off at multiple other lakes so be sure to reference a canoe trail map if exploring parts of the trails and other lakes. Paddlers can follow the trail all the way to Swanson River and then follow the river to Swanson River Landing providing the option of a long and difficult one-way trip. The area is very scenic with lots of wildlife but is not heavily visited due to rugged conditions and lots of bugs. The trip requires lots of portages and backcountry experience and is not a good option for a beginners paddlers setting out on their own.