Nehalem Bay Event - Aldervale County Boat Ramp to Nehalem Docks - L2

When
June 27, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Nehalem Bay Campground
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name:: Mark Niemann-Ross
Narrative:: This will be a scenic flat-water experience. Around mile 3, watch for a spruce swamp that is accessible via a slough at high tide.We’ll float past several quiet creeks and sloughs that provide opportunities to explore before reaching the North Fork’s confluence with the mainstem. Stay to the right of Deer Island to reach the Nehalem City Docks.

We'll run a shuttle between Nehalem City Docks and Aldervale County Boat Ramp.

There are no public restrooms at Aldervale, and all property along the river is private (no facilities) until the Nehalem City Docks.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Shuttle start from campground
Take out:: Nehalem city docks
Route Alternative for bad weather:: tbd
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer:: Mark Niemann-Ross
Co-Organizer(s)::
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:: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 68
Estimated Water Temperature:: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: 6:06 am - -0.45 (low)
12:58 - 5.59 (high)
5:26 - 3.51 (low)
Current information::
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size:: Level 1: Under 1' waves, 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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5oJd2wMaiy3bSpT69
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Nehalem
Link to map of route (Optional):

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