Willamette River: Cedaroak to Foothills Park, Round-trip --Level 1 - T2656

When
September 09, 2026
9:30 AM
Location
Cedaroaks boat launch
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Full Name:: Christine Mayou
Narrative:: I generally like paddling upstream first on Willamette River round-trip paddles, but in this case, the parking is so good at Cedaroak and the facilities are so nice for a turnaround break at Foothills Park, that it’s worth going downstream first. This is a six-mile round-trip paddle. We'll launch from Cedaroak Boat Launch in West Linn. There is path that goes down to the beach which requires carrying boats. You can use your wheels if you want to dock launch. We'll paddle downriver past Hog Island and George Rogers Park, then stop for a break at Foothills Park where there are picnic tables and bathrooms. It’s easiest to use the dock there, but it is possible to paddle up to the bank and scramble up to the grassy park. Please arrive around 9:30, and we'll launch at 10:00 a.m. We’ll likely be off the water by 3:00 p.m. at the very latest. Low tide should be around 12:30 p.m. The tide will rise about one foot as we make our way back upstream which may help offset the mild downstream current. Bring along a snack or lunch.
Tides at Morrison St. Bridge:
2026/09/09 Wed 03:42 AM 2.97 H
2026/09/09 Wed 12:27 PM -0.16 L
2026/09/09 Wed 4:51 PM 2.52 H

Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 4600 Elmran Drive West Linn, OR 97068
Take out:: SAME
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: Christine Mayou
Co-Organizer(s):: Paula Brottman
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: No
First Aid /CPR Person:: Paula Brottman
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:: 75
Estimated Water Temperature:: 70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: 2026/09/09 Wed 03:42 AM 2.97 H
2026/09/09 Wed 12:27 PM -0.16 L
2026/09/09 Wed 4:51 PM 2.52 H
Current information:: Less than one knot
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents:: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance:: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 1
Rating Comments::
Location:: 4600 Elmran Drive West Linn, OR 97068
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COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Morrison St. Bridge

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