Lake River to Warrior Rock - L2 - T2647

When
July 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch
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Full Name:: Steve Carrigg
Email address::steve.carrigg@gmail.com
Phone:: 503-686-9996
Activity Title:: Lake River to Warrior Rock
Date of Activity:: 7/19/2026
Narrative:: Join me for a beautiful paddle out Lake River to the Columbia River for my second mentored paddle. Lake River is a calm waterway that is part of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The area has a large Blue Heron rookery and we may see nesting eagles and osprey along the way. We’ll pass many colorful handmade birdhouses along the route. Once we reach the Columbia River we’ll take a short break on a sandy beach to assess river conditions, including wind speed, boat and shipping traffic. From there we’ll head across the Columbia river toward Warrior Rock Lighthouse, which is a adjacent to a sandy beach where we’ll stop for lunch. While there you may want to check out the interesting murals on the lighthouse, practice kayak rescues near the beach, or take a swim in the Columbia.
Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Lake River/Ridgefield Kayak Launch, West Division Street, Ridgefield, WA.
Take out::https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ridgefield+Boat+Ramp/@45.8181722,-122.7516743,358m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x54944daa035bfa81:0xcae0f1369a82c10d!8m2!3d45.8165498!4d-122.7503476!16s%2Fg%2F11f66f288p?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Lake River toward Vancouver Lake and back
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: Steve Carrigg
Co-Organizer(s):: Peggy Liggit
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:: Peggy Liggit
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:: 90
Estimated Water Temperature:: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hours
Tide times & heights:: High tide: 8:50 a.m. 1.84 ft. Low tide: 4:28 p.m. -.29 ft.
Current information:: less than 2 knots
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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::
Location:: Ridgefield Kayak Launch, West Division Street, Ridgefield, WA
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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