Newberg: Rogers Landing-Ash Island-Yamhill River - L2 - T25A7

When
November 08, 2025
10:30 AM
Location
Rogers Landing
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Full Name:: Dennis Pennell
Narrative:: Enjoy the fall colors and wildlife from a launch at Rogers Landing. Paddle upstream on the Willamette to at least the mouth of the Yamhill River. It is about 4 nm to the Yamhill River. We will go upstream on the inside of Ash Island (northwest side), hug the west (river left) side of the Willy up to the mouth of the Yamhill. We will come back on the other side of Ash Island so as to stay in the main current flow.

We will have a late start, with a ready to launch time of 10:45 AM, and a launch time of 11:00 AM. If you are habitually late (you know who you are), then the ready to launch time for you is 10:15 AM.

If the group is up for it, I would like to try and paddle past the Yamhill River up to the San Salvador Beach access point. Just because as best I know that has not yet been done on an OOPS trip. That adds about 1.5 nautical miles of upstream travel.

We will paddle at a brisk pace, a little faster than leisurely, but not at a race pace. If you are inclined to leave the group and paddle off by yourself, please don't come.

There is a $3 parking fee payable via credit card. Not sure which cards are accepted, but Mastercard and Visa are probably good choices.

We will take at least one shore break, and likely more.
Weather forecast looks pretty good: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

River flow is currently 19,200 CFS and rising slowly.

Water temperature is about 53 degrees.

Towlines (both long and short) encouraged but not required.

Helmets not required.
Meeting Time:: 10:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:45:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Rogers Landing, Newberg, Oregon
Take out:: Same as Put In
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Farmer John
Primary Organizer:: Dennis Pennell
Co-Organizer(s)::
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:: 5 plus TO
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 55
Estimated Water Temperature:: 52
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: N/A
Current information:: 1 to 1.5 knot
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::
Location:: 45.28606598371841, -122.96909541298193, https://maps.app.goo.gl/eduP2wWwiRMJZsci6
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional):

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