Lake Billy Chinook Event: CROOKED RIVER DAY USE TO JUNIPER CANYON AND BACK L2

Full Name: Robin Rabiroff
Activity Title: Lake Billy Chinook Event: CROOKED RIVER DAY USE TO JUNIPER CANYON AND BACK L2
Date of Activity: 5/18/2024
Narrative: CROOKED RIVER DAY USE TO JUNIPER CANYON AND BACK: Launch right below the Crooked
River Campground at a sandy beach in Crooked River Day use area. Paddle by the waterfall,
past Round Butte dam, through the neck into the Metolius River, explore Juniper Canyon and
return. This is a scenic route through broad canyons with steep, rocky cliffs. Total Distance
about 12 miles. Very limited take-out options. Consider a break at the cove with the floating
bathroom.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: N/A
Take out: Same
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): 6hrs
Tide times & heights: None
Current information: None
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Dry suits required, permission by TO only if paddler wants to wear something other than the DS.
Location: LBC
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: None
Link to map of route (Optional) TBD