Fall colors on the Columbia on Sunday - L2 - T25A3

When
November 02, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
Ridgefield Kayak Launch
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Full Name:: Kerry Smith
Narrative:: Sunday looks like a great weather day for this paddle, so we cancelled Saturday and moved it to Sunday. This trip will start at the Ridgefield Kayak launch. The group will paddle north to the Columbia River in Lake River. We will cross the Columbia River to Warrior Rock Lighthouse. The nearby beach will be a good spot for a break. After the break we will paddle downstream on the Columbia to Sand Island, where we will follow the river shoreline of the island before turning at the end of the island and paddling to the beach near the boat docks. We will take a lunch break in the picnic area. After the lunch break we will continue following the island’s shoreline upstream up to the Warrior Rock lighthouse, before recrossing the Columbia River to Lake River and back to the take out at the kayak launch.

Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Ridgefield Kayak Launch
Take out:: Ridgefield Kayak Launch
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Lake River
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Kerry Smith
Co-Organizer(s):: Page Light
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:: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 50°
Estimated Water Temperature:: 45°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4-1/2 hours
Tide times & heights:: Low 8:49 am 0.2ft
High 2:14 pm 2.7ft
Current information:: Walker Island
Slack 9:56 am
Max flood 11:36 am 0.43kts
slack 1:03 pm
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size:: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state:: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: Distance and potential for wind/waves make this a Level 2 paddle
Location:: Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch 109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQBQuigqDaf1zxMK7
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: St. Helens
Link to map of route (Optional):

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