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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Trip Planning Forum East Bearskin Canoe Rental & Johnson Falls |
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06/06/2017 05:54PM
Hello everyone, my group and i will be going out of East Bearskin in July. I'm wondering if anyone had any recommendations for canoe rental in that area. We have always gone out of Ely but wanted to try something new this year. I am wondering if any outfitters bring canoes right to the access point? Or what the closest place to rent canoes is from that access point. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. My second question is regarding Johnson falls. What is the easiest route to get there (ill be with my dad who is in his upper 50's so easier the better). I will appreciate any information. Thank you.
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06/06/2017 06:30PM
you can rent canoes right from Bearskin Outfitters/Bearskin Lodge and most likely paddle right from their beach!
IMO the easier way to the falls is to take the portage to alder, then canoe lake, leave your canoe at that landing, way out of the way of the portage (this is a very much used portage for both trippers with gear as well as people just going to the falls); hike across the portage and then on the other side you'll find the connecting trail to the falls (2 sets of falls). bring bug repellant, too, and water for drinking
IMO the easier way to the falls is to take the portage to alder, then canoe lake, leave your canoe at that landing, way out of the way of the portage (this is a very much used portage for both trippers with gear as well as people just going to the falls); hike across the portage and then on the other side you'll find the connecting trail to the falls (2 sets of falls). bring bug repellant, too, and water for drinking
06/12/2017 09:25PM
quote Mocha: "you can rent canoes right from Bearskin Outfitters/Bearskin Lodge and most likely paddle right from their beach!
IMO the easier way to the falls is to take the portage to alder, then canoe lake, leave your canoe at that landing, way out of the way of the portage (this is a very much used portage for both trippers with gear as well as people just going to the falls); hike across the portage and then on the other side you'll find the connecting trail to the falls (2 sets of falls). bring bug repellant, too, and water for drinking"
+1 Did that exact trip,3 years ago. 2 of the 3 campsites on Canoe are really nice. The trip to the Falls is tough so the suggestion of a day trip sans canoe is a good one. Good bass fishing on Crystal lake (another day trip). Troll a Rapala on the deep side of the drop off that runs all along the north side of the lake.
I always wondered why somebody didn't do something about that. Then I realized I am somebody. Lily Tomlin
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