Estacada Lake-L2

Full Name:Peter Bezwerchyj
Activity Title: Estacada Lake-L2
Date of Activity: 3/29/2024
Narrative: Estacada Lake Paddle. Put in at Milo McIver State Park, Estacada Lake boat ramp. Paddle up the Clackamas River. Pass under the Hwy 211 bridge. At this point the river narrows and becomes a wonderful small canyon. This area becomes a beautiful private & peaceful place. Also, at this point the river begins to narrow, & pick up velocity. Our intention is to travel up to Faraday Dam, as far as the current will safely allow. At this time the river is significantly dropping in flow rate. Potentially we could get close to Faraday Dam. However, we will only travel as far as the current will safely allow. Our intension is to limit the current to 2.5 knots. At this point we will turn around and seek out a lunch location. We may get to the rocky bar that is just before the dam. There is ample room here, to pull all of our boats out. Or there are a couple of rocky location, upstream of the 211 bridge. I will bring two long lengths of tubular webbing & slings. We will anchor our boats at one of these rocky points. There is room to get out. However, not room to pull all of our boats out. After lunch we will paddle pack to our put in location.
Dry suit shall be required. This is a Level 2 trip. Wet exit certification is required. Spray skirts must be worn at all times. Neoprene gloves and hood shall be required gear to have with you. It is highly recommended that you wear a hood & gloves. It is highly encouraged for you to wet test your dry suit. Also, to self-asses if you have enough insulation under your dry suit. The water will be extremely cold. Water temperature is 40 deg F. Be sure to have adequate layers of insulation. Bring a lunch & consider a thermos with something hot. Extra & spare set of clothing, in dry bags. Be prepared so that we can have maximum fun.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VpY8Jh1VqeKbRvtj8
Take out: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VpY8Jh1VqeKbRvtj8
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Peter Bezwerchyj
Co-Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
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: Total 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 45 to 55 Degrees F
Estimated Water Temperature: 40 Degrees F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4.5 Hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: 2.5 Knots
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: The water will be extremely cold. Little to no landings upstream of the 211 bridge. Swift water at the turn around point.
Location: Milo McIver State Park, Estacada Lake boat ramp
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A