This trip is limited to OOPS members with WEC (unless exempt under Activity policy F.1.).  To register, you'll need to log into your member account on the OOPS website.

Narrative: Warm-up Wednesdays continue for the first two weeks in May! We'll launch from Speelyai at 9:30 a.m. and head upstream. Our destination is picturesque Canyon Creek. There are plenty of spots for lunch and breaks. This is a good time to paddle the lake, before the nearby campground opens and there are more power boats on the water. At least half of our trip is in a no-wake zone. There may be a parking fee in May; be prepared for that. Unless you’ve brought a trailer, do not park in the boat parking spaces (you might receive a ticket); use the single-car spaces. There will be either vault or plumbed toilets available, depending on when they change from fall/winter to summer amenities. Bring along a snack or lunch. This paddle may be out of cell phone range. 9 miles round-trip. Arrive in time to be ready to launch at 9:30.

Directions: From the I-5 Woodland, Washington Exit #21 take Highway 503 East, approximately 14 miles to Speelyai Bay Park.

Learn more about Speelyai Park: http://www.pacificorp.com/about/or/washington/sp.html

Possible after-paddle side trip: Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens near Woodland, usually best between third weekend of April and Mother’s Day, which is Lilac Days. The gardens are open all year from 10am-4pm. $3 entry fee. (360) 225-8996.  Lilacgardens.com

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Speelyai Park 
Take out: Speelyai Park 
Route Alternative for bad weather: Estacada Lake or TBD
Required equipment:  
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Assistant Organizer(s): Connie Lively; Al & Marlene Fisher
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:  
Maximum number of paddlers: 14
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time: 4 hours including a break
Tide times & heights:  
Current information:  
Hazards:  
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:  
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: Only the distance will exceed Level 1, but if the wind picks up, conditions on the lake can become Level 2.
Location (Optional): Speelyai Park, Ariel, WA
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