Willamette Narrows and Willow Island RT - L2 - T2549

When
May 30, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
Willamette Park and Bernert Landing West Lynn
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Full Name: Christine Mayou
Narrative: We’ll paddle round-trip from West Linn’s Willamette Park, heading upstream to “the Narrows” and then on to the far (south) end of Willow Island. Total of 8 miles. The current will be mild in the back channels and the main channel, with a gage height of about 55 ft.
This is 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.
We’ll poke around the various passages as the water height allows and get out of our boats for a snack/lunch break at Willow Island before heading back to Willamette Park.
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY: We'll plan to launch from Bernert Boat Launch (yes, where the power boats launch). Bring wheels if you have them. Stage your boat on the grass at the top of the boat launch area and we’ll coordinate a launch from there. Please do not put your boats on the concrete boat launch until we’re all ready. We may insist that participants do a DOCK launch. Do NOT park in the trailer spaces unless you have a trailer. Use these options for free parking: 1) across the street in the little day-use area 2) to the west in the grassy parking lot. or 3) you may be one of the lucky few to snag a single-car spot in the main parking lot. Bathrooms are available. I will send a detailed map which will help explain this via email prior to the trip.
Please arrive by 9:30 and be water-ready at 10:15 a.m. with your boat on the grass near the docks. Water temperature is likely to reach 60F. Air temperature will be in the 70s. No immersion wear is required if the water temperature is above 60 degrees. Participants should check their email the day before the trip for any changes to this. Paddlers should expect to stay with the pod.
Canoes with flotation and kayaks 12’ and longer are welcome. No inflatables, please.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park and Bernert Landing, 2000-2106 Volpp St, West Linn, OR 97068
Take out: Willamette Park and Bernert Landing, 2000-2106 Volpp St, West Linn, OR 97068
Route Alternative for bad weather: none; will cancel if weather is bad
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Co-Organizer(s): Paula Brottman and Monte Johnston
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Paula Brottmand and Monte Johnston
Maximum number of paddlers: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70-80
Estimated Water Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4-5 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: Less than one knot
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: This is an easy trip, but distance and lack of easy landings result in a Level 2 rating.
Location: Willamette Park and Bernert Landing, 2000-2106 Volpp 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
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)

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