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October 14 2025

Entry Point 64 - East Bearskin Lake

East Bearskin Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 26 miles. Motors allowed on East Bearskin Lake only. No motors on Alder and Canoe. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1471 feet
Latitude: 48.0407
Longitude: -90.3800
East Bearskin Lake - 64

Canoeing Between Mountains- Another Solo Adventure

by naturboy12
Trip Report

Entry Date: September 04, 2024
Entry Point: John Lake
Number of Days: 6
Group Size: 1

Trip Introduction:
My second solo and 20th overall trip to the BW was a truly epic experience, with every goal I set for myself being met with overwhelming satisfaction. I looped from EP#69, entering at John Lake and continuing through John-East Pike-West Pike-Clearwater-Caribou-Deer-Moon-East Bearskin-Alder-Canoe-Pine-McFarland. It was a challenging route with long and sometimes steep portages, surrounded by scenery and solitude I have never experienced in my previous 19 trips.

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Please see my personal blog for the full report and let me know what you think. Its a long read, but I truly hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did experiencing it and writing about it. The link below will take you to the full report.

Canoeing Between Mountains- Wixsite Blog

 


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