Lake Billy Chinook Event: Crooked River lower Deschutes orUpper Deschutes day use L2

Full Name:Robin Rabiroff
Activity Title: Lake Billy Chinook Event: Crooked River lower Deschutes orUpper Deschutes day use L2
Date of Activity: 5/17/2024
Narrative: CROOKED RIVER TO LOWER DESCHUTES OR UPPER DESCHUTES DAY USE AREA: Launch right
below the Crooked River Campground at a sandy beach in Crooked River Day use area. Paddle
north until you reach the not-so-obvious confluence of the Deschutes River. Make a hairpin turn
and paddle up the Deschutes River to the Lower or Upper Day Use Areas where you can take a
break. Return to Crooked River Day Use Area. “We considered it a terrific tour of big columnar
basalt cliffs.” There are some interesting rocks in a little cove near the confluence on the
Crooked River side. Distance 8-11 miles depending on your turnaround choice.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Not necessary at this time.
Take out: N/A
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Robin Rabiroff
Co-Organizer(s): Mel Wishan
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: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: TBD
Estimated Water Temperature: 50 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5.5hrs -6.23hrs
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: N/A
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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: Levle 4: Steep rocky shores if sheltered from the waves, or surf up to 4'
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: This trip requires a dry suit or a properly fitting wet suit, of the appropriate insulation value. Contact me or Mel if there are any questions
Location: N/A
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A