Estacada Lake in the Sunshine! - L2

When
June 24, 2024
8:30 AM
Location
24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada OR 97023 (Milo McIver State Park Boat Launch)
Spaces left
3
Registered
7 registrants

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance pending approval by the trip organizer.

Registration is closed

Narrative: Come explore the natural beauty of Estacada Lake, in the (hopefully) sunshine!
This is a mentored paddle for Brenda, with Peggy Liggitt kindly helping. This is a relaxed Level II paddle - spray skirt and wet exit certification are required, but the paddle itself usually not real challenging. There is a $5.00 entrance fee for Milo McIver State Park.
We will meet at 8:30 am to try to avoid some of the boat traffic. Once we launch, we’ll meander up the lake, pausing as we like for photos. We’ll cross under the beautiful bridge, admire the waterfalls and seeps, and take a break at the gravel bar for an early lunch/snack. The current will dictate whether or not we go any further upstream. After a suitable break, we will head back downstream to the boat launch. There will be opportunities for rescue practice along the way for those who wish (would suggest a dry suit if you plan to go in).

Recommendations:
• Carpooling if possible, as it can get crowded and parking can be limited.
• Please don’t forget the $5 entrance fee.
• Recommend a kayak cart, in case you need to walk your boat down to the launch.
• Last, would ask folks to kindly not crowd the two power boat launches – there’s one kayak launch, plus room on either side of the power boat launches.

Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in:

24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada OR 97023 (Milo McIver State Park Boat Launch

The address will take you near the entrance of Milo McGiver park. Follow Entrance Road about 2.4 miles and turn right on S River Lake Road. This will take you to the launch spot.

Alternatively, type “Estacada Lake Kayak Launch” into Google Maps and it will take you there.

Take out: 24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada OR 97023 (Milo McIver State Park Boat Launch
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten the trip
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Brenda C. Brewer
Co-Organizer(s): Peggy Liggitt
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Peggy Liggitt
Maximum number of paddlers: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: Mid 50's at the start, high of 71.
Estimated Water Temperature: 55 - 58
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 - 4 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: Near launch site - 1 mph. Near upper dam - 2 mph.
Current information: Clackamas River at Estacada
Discharge rates vary from 1,800 - 2,100 cfs per 6/14/2024 data. Was 1,043 cfs on 6/24/2023. Water height ranging around 12-14 feet per 6/14/2024 data (Was 11.68’ on 6/24/2023)

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: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
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: Usually a shorter paddle (5-6 miles) on calmer waters, but still level 2 due to infrequent and rocky take-out opportunities, possible 2 mph current, and possible winds. Current affected by discharge at upper dam.
Location: 24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada OR 97023 (Milo McGiver State Park Boat Launch
Photos (Optional):

COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon