This trip is for the Cascade Lakes Event. Registration will be available to Cascade Lake Event registered members only on the night before the trip. Signup will be at the event headquarters campsite.
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.
Narrative: Hosmer Lake is a jewel of lacustrine beauty easily accessible via a gravel parking lot and boat launch. We will paddle slowly, enjoy the scenery, look for fish and birds (sandhill crane sightings possible), and go to the upper end of the lake and paddle as far as possible up the creek. Hopefully to the small rapid/waterfall that is the end of navigability. Plan on an early start as the parking lot can get full. It is a bit of a drive (about 41 miles) from Lapine State Park to Hosmer, so we will try and get everything loaded and ready the evening before on June 20.
The fish in the lake are experts at ignoring lures, so good luck with fishing if you try.
Since I am late to the party for writing this narrative, I will take the liberty of copy/pasting from Robin Rabiroff's trip which he has listed for the next day. Thank you Robin:
Quoting Phil Jones in Canoe and Kayak Routes of NW Oregon (3rd ed.): Phil Jones 2007 edition: “Hosmer Lake has it all: clear water, narrow channels, open water, acres of lily pads and rushes, a contorted shape, outcrops of volcanic rock, abundant wildlife, huge fish visible from your boat, and grand mountain views”
USDA says: The lake is a hidden jewel of green and blue surrounded by dark green forest. Thickets of bulrush wands hide the most secretive wildlife and fish. At the north end, water drains into a porous rim of lava The best way to experience this lake is by canoe, but a shoreline hike will still produce wondrous sights and sounds. Take your camera to capture the spectacular view of Mt. Bachelor.
Hosmer is a “fly fishing only” lake well known for its breath taking views of Mt. Bachelor, South Sisters, Broken top, wildlife viewing and the big Atlantic salmon, brook trout and rainbows that are quite visible in this shallow clear lake.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Hosmer Lake Boat Ramp
Take out: Hosmer Lake Boat Ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer: Dennis Pennell
Co-Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide Station: N/A
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: N/A
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: The creek has some current and requires paddling upstream first, then downstream. Creek is shallow, clear, and cold.
Location (Optional): 43.959479, -121.789280
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
