Explore the Lewis & Clark River (Level 1)

This trip is limited to members who are WEC, unless exempt under Activity Policy Sec. F.1.  Registration for this trip will occur at a meeting on the Event site the evening before.

Narrative: We'll explore a bit of the Lewis and Clark River. This will be a lazy trip lead by a lazy TO; we'll piggy back with a paddling interpretive ranger from the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park who will be leading a tour group. We have permission to "tag along." The interpretive ranger will be talking about the local flora and fauna and history. As tag along guests - not members of the official tour -I'll ask participants on this OOPS trip to not interrupt / question the ranger.  

Bring snacks, plenty of water, dry clothes and towel.

I plan on arriving at the Park at about 0900 and exploring a bit before the paddle.

There is a 7$ fee to get into the Park and can be paid at the visitor center -- not from where we will launch. Appropriate pass in lieu of 7$ fee.

National Parks and Federal Lands Passes
Pass covers entry for pass holder and three adults in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.
Senior Pass - $80 - Lifetime of the pass. Must be a U.S. Citizen and 62 years and older.
Access Pass - Free - Lifetime; Only disabled U.S. Citizen are eligible for this pass.
Interagency Annual Pass - $80 or $20 for a U.S. Citizen and 62 years and older. Valid for 12 months from purchase.

Meeting Time: 10:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 11:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Netul Landing, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (Fort Clapsop)
Take out: Same as Put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:  
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Vern Brown
Assistant Organizer(s):  
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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 80
Estimated Water Temperature: 70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
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
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