| Difficulty levels | Easy to moderate. Mostly small lakes. |
| Route Times | 3 to 5 days |
| Lakes | East Bearskin, Alder, Pierz, Canoe, Crystal, Paddle, Moon, Deer, Clearwater |
| Entry Points | #64 (5 miles from Clearwater Historic Lodge) |
| Route Highlights | Fishing, wildlife, waterfall. |
The lakes on this route are very popular with base campers. They are small and loaded with fish. Walleye, Bass and Northern Pike are plentiful. A side trip to Johnson Falls is popular on this route. Wildlife viewings are common. You can take this route and return to Bearskin for pick-up or paddle right back to Clearwater Lodge.
Interested in learning more? Check out Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast-East Bearskin Route