Comments and Discussion
Narrative: An interesting easy paddle. There is no easy way to explain this paddle. The lake we're paddling is formed by snow melt in the spring. the rest of the year it is just a meadow. The lake is formed by a volcanic lava flow with all the irregularities of a lava flow. With the lake as full as it is, many small channels have opened up for us to explore. I was up there this past Monday and the lake is FULL!
Do a Google search for " disappearing lake Washington" for additional information and pictures 2 hours drive from Portland NO restrooms Meeting Time: 10:30:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: NF 66 after 2 miles of gravel Take out: same Route Alternative for bad weather: NA Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit Primary Organizer: Glen Duey Assistant Organizer(s): Susan Dininni 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: Glen Maximum number of paddlers: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 70 Estimated Water Temperature: 50 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2.5 Tide times & heights: NA Current information: Na 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 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 1 Rating Comments: Easy paddle with only Lava rocks and submerged logs to watch for. Location (Optional): 45.9127981,-121.6987585.
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
