The Swan Lake Canoe trail leads paddlers through very remote and rugged wilderness terrain and provides endless paddling trip options. The canoe trail can be accessed from two points off of Swan Lake Road. This paddling trip starts at the west entrance with a short portage down to Canoe Lake and follows a chain of lakes to Otter Lake. The canoe trail also takes off of Spruce Lake or continues on from Otter to other kettle lakes so be sure to reference a canoe trail map if exploring other lakes. The trail also continues to the east eventually leading back to the east entrance providing the option of a long 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 experience in the backcountry and is not a good option for beginner paddlers with no experience.