Willamette Narrows to Hebb County Park R.T. L1 7-20-22

•  This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.
  

Activity Title: Willamette Narrows to Hebb County Park R.T. L1 7-20-22
Date of Activity: 7/20/2022
Narrative: We’ll paddle round-trip from West Linn’s Willamette Park, head upstream past the Narrows, and then continue another 4 miles upstream to Clackamas County’s Hebb Park, for a total of 11-12 miles round-trip. The current will be less than a knot. This trip includes one of the prettiest sections of the Willamette in the metro area. This will be a relaxed pace paddle so that we can enjoy the scenery.
Lunch break will be at Hebb Park.
We'll plan to launch from the beach area on the west side of the park, where the Tualatin River meets the Willamette River. Turn RIGHT at the bottom of the hill. There is a reasonably decent path at the far west end of the beach area, near the large sign and kayak/canoe storage “kiosk.” Bring wheels if you have them.
Please be water-ready at 9:30 a.m. Water temperature is in the low 70s. Air temperature will increase from 70s up to high 80s or 90. No immersion wear is required. Paddlers should expect to stay with the pod.
Bathrooms are available at both Willamette and Hebb Parks. Free parking. Canoes with flotation and kayaks 12’ and longer are welcome providing that you can maintain a minimum 2.5 knot paddling speed. No inflatables, please.
Willamette Park, 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068
https://www.clackamas.us/parks/hebb.html
Newberg data: Water temp: 70; Velocity: 10,000 cfs, gage 56 ft. projected
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/14197900/#parameterCode=00010F&period=P7D
Willamette River Above Falls at Oregon City Gauge ht.: projected about 53 ft.
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/14207740/#parameterCode=00065&period=P7D

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, West Linn
Take out: Willamette Park, West Linn
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Assistant Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 6 (more if another TO signs up)
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70-90
Estimated Water Temperature: 70-72
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights:
Current information: less than 1 knot river current
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: This is not a difficult paddle, but it is a long one by Level 1/Level 2 standards
Location (Optional): Willamette Park, 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19