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Full Name:: Lori Stole
Email address:: loristole@outlook.com
Phone:: 503-307-4067
Activity Title:: One-Way Willamette paddle: Wheatland Ferry to Newberg
Date of Activity:: 1/21/2026
Narrative:: Join Jerry and me for this one-way paddle on the Willamette River from the Wheatland Ferry to Rogers Landing in Newberg. This section of river is the border between Yamhill and Marion Counties. Winter is a great time to paddle the river because we usually have it to ourselves.
This is a long trip, 19 nm (21.9 mi), but there is river current to assist. I expect it will average about 1 kt of current, but could be several knots more in narrower places. I have not paddled the section upstream of San Salvador boat ramp so it’s an exploratory trip.
One-way trip = car shuttle included. I’ll work the shuttle details out with participants ahead of time. I expect we’ll meet at Rogers Landing at 8am, leave some cars there, and take as many vehicles as needed to carry all boats to the put-in at Willamette boat launch.
It is winter. Drysuits are required with lots of warm layers underneath.
Bring your lunch, consider bringing a hot beverage, and all the usual paddle stuff.
Bring a towline if you have it.
It looks like it should be another nice day with little wind, but of course conditions can change, so no weather promises until we’re done.
Put in: Willamette Boat Launch in Willamette Mission State Park, located just downstream of the Wheatland Ferry. 45.092398, -123.041192, Marion County, Oregon 97026
Take out: Rogers Landing County Park, Newberg, Intersection of River St and 16th
45.285668, -122.969015
Meet 8am at Rogers Landing. I’m hoping we can be ready to launch from Willamette Boat Launch by 9:45.
Willamette Boat Launch in Willamette Mission State Park
45.092398, -123.041192, Marion County, Oregon 97026
Trip Director Note: Parking at Mission requires a States Park Day Pass (or a Year Long Pass). But there are bathrooms there and a decent launch ramp and parking.
Meeting Time:: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:45:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in::
Willamette Boat Launch in Willamette Mission State Park
45.092398, -123.041192, Marion County, Oregon 97026
Ediger Landing: 45.090711, -123.046145, Wheatland Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Take out:: Rogers Landing County Park, Newberg, Intersection of River St and 16th 45.285668, -122.969015
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Strong wind foreccast would cause a shortened trip.
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Lori Stole
Co-Organizer(s):: Jerry Stole
Has organizer paddled here before?: No
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:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: mid-40s.
Estimated Water Temperature:: 43 F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 6 hrs
Tide times & heights:: NA
Current information:: About 1 kt on average
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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: It's generally an L2 trip, but the L4 distance results in an overall L3 rating.
Location:: Willamette River. See put in and take out details.
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: NA
Link to map of route (Optional):
