Cedar Oak to Elk Rock - L2 - T2595

When
October 22, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
Cedar Oak Boat Ramp
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Full Name:: Robin Rabiroff
Narrative:: We will meet at Cedar Oak boat ramp and travel downriver for approx. 4 miles. Along the way is a beautiful paddle along the Willamette. I have seen Deer, otter, beaver, eagles and so much more on this section of the river. Some amazing homes and historical sites will be paddling. Rogers Park in Lake Oswego is a great place to take a break. Flush toilets and some very interesting kiosks telling the history of the oldest iron foundry on the west coast. Elk is just a few miles downstream and is a nice lunch spot. The peregrine falcons that nest on the cliff wall directly across from Elk Rock, might be there, if they haven't already left on their winter migration. We will return on the same route, utilizing the eddys along the way to help push us upstream to our take out at Cedar Oak.
Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Take out:: 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Robin Rabiroff
Co-Organizer(s):: TBD
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:: Five
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: Estimated 55 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature:: 50 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4.25 hrs
Tide times & heights:: Low Tide 12:46 .51
Current information:: Not Available at this time of posting
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
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:: Fairly benign, with a possibility of wind gust possible of up to 22 kts during the paddle.
Location:: 4600 Elmran Dr, 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:: Morrison Street
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon