Cedaroak Boat Ramp to Clackamas River - L2 - T2676

When
September 12, 2026
8:30 AM
Location
Cedaroak Boat Ramp
Spaces left
6
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4 registrants

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Full Name:: Jim Clute
Narrative:: South Portlanders - Avoid the Rose Quarter I-5 road closure traffic debacle to the north & get out on the water! Come paddle with Jim on his first mentor paddle (supported by Steve Blackwood!). This should be a relaxed paddle launching from Cedaroak Boat Ramp, paddling up the Willamette past Goat Island and perhaps continuing to the Abernethy I-205 Bridge & Sportcraft boat launch area (with a glimpse toward Willamette Falls), then paddling downstream to the confluence of the Clackamas and exploring a short way up its currents before returning downstream to Cedaroak. Distance approx. 5 miles. The Willamette is cooling but still reasonably warm. At the time of posting, a chance of intermittent light rain showers was forecast. Please monitor the weather & bring appropriate clothing.

Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Cedaroak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Take out:: Cedaroak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Shorter paddle
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: Jim Clute
Co-Organizer(s):: Steve Blackwood
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:: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 55-60
Estimated Water Temperature:: 65-70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 2.5
Tide times & heights:: 9/12/2026: Hi 6:07am at 2.7ft Lo 0.0ft at 2:03pm
Current information:: Per Gauge: Relatively low currents
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-14207770/
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
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 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:: Cedaroak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068 https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGsEhuFk77hJhiyK6
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Portland
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon