Cross the Columbia and up the Klickitat - L2 - T2691

When
November 08, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Mayer State Park
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Full Name:: Steve Blackwood
Narrative:: We will put in at Myers State Park boat ramp, which has a bathroom. There is a small cove that provides an easy launch where we can enter the Columbia River. We then will cross the Columbia over to Lyle WA and find the mouth of the Klickitat River. We can paddle up the Klickitat until the water gets to shallow or too fast for us to continue. Then we will return to the Columbia and follow the Washington shoreline to Doug's Beach Park for lunch. Then we will work our way down the Columbia back to our put in.

This stretch of the Columbia can be windy, If the conditions become too big for a level 2 on that day, we will find another section to paddle. So, if you sign up be ready to move to another put in. This is an interesting section of the gorge and very scenic. The paddle will be about 9 miles. Emersion wear is required and you need to have proper underlayment to keep warm.

When you get off the freeway follow the road tuning south all the way to the boat ramp. https://maps.app.goo.gl/57tcEz39JDgN89st8

Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Mayer State Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/57tcEz39JDgN89st8
Take out:: Mayer State Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/57tcEz39JDgN89st8
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):: Brenda Brewer
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
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:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 50f
Estimated Water Temperature:: 55f
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hrs
Tide times & heights:: NA
Current information:: 1kt
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:: Wind is possible
Location::https://maps.app.goo.gl/57tcEz39JDgN89st8
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: NA
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