Rogers Landing to Yamhill River and back - L2 - T2635

Full Name:: Steve Carrigg
Narrative:: This is a mentored paddle .
Explore the Willamette River west of Rogers Landing County Park in Newberg. We'll paddle upstream inside Ash Island toward the Yamhill River. There could be eagles and great blue heron along the route along with other possible mysterious creatures along the riverbank. Heading South, the current picks up slightly beyond the Newberg Pool, so we'll hug the shore as we watch for wildlife. Once we reach the mouth of the Yamhill River we'll decide whether to paddle upstream there or not. After that we'll ferry across the Willamette River to a sandy beach for lunch. Heading back we'll pass Ash Island on the main channel. The current will provide a slight push downstream. If the water levels are high enough, we may explore Chehalem Creek just before reaching Rogers Landing.

Total distance around 10 miles

There is a fee to Park at Rogers Landing. It is $3.00 and must be paid by MC or Visa (no cash).

Meeting Time:: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Rogers Landing County Park, Newberg, Oregon
Take out:: Rogers Landing County Park, Newberg, Oregon
Route Alternative for bad weather:: none
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Farmer John
Primary Organizer:: Steve Carrigg
Co-Organizer(s):: Dennis Pennell (mentor)
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: No
First Aid /CPR Person:: Dennis Pennell
Maximum number of paddlers:: 6 paddlers
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 70
Estimated Water Temperature:: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: none
Current information:: 1-2 knots
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
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:: Level 2
Location:: Rogers Landing County Park
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional): Rogers Landing County Park