Willow Grove to Eureka Bar - L3 - T2694

When
November 24, 2026
8:15 AM
Location
Willow Grove boat ramp
Spaces left
4
Registered
2 registrants

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Full Name:: Will Greenough
Narrative:: Launching from either Willow Grove boat ramp or County Line Park (depending on forecast), paddle a round trip along this scenic section of the Columbia River. This trip is listed as L3 due to the potential for winds/waves along the route. Paddlers need to be able to maintain a 3kt pace in conditions for the 15nm (17 statute) distance.
Meeting Time:: 8:15:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Willow Grove boat ramp
Take out:: Willow Grove boat ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment:: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s):: Robin Rabiroff
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::
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:: 45
Estimated Water Temperature:: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 7 hours
Tide times & heights:: H 0239 3.7'
L 0839 1.0'
H 1434 6.1'
L 2214 -1.2'
Current information:: maximum estimated river current: 2kt
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: Level 3: Waves to 3', breaking waves to 2'
Sea state:: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: potential wind/waves combined with distance make this an L3 trip
Location:: Willow Grove Park
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Barlow Point
Link to map of route (Optional):
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Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon