Silver Lake - L2

When
August 13, 2024
10:00 AM
Location
Streeter’s Resort, 120 Lake Rd., Silver Lake, WA 98645
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Full Name: Chris Mayou
Narrative: It’s been too long since I’ve paddled the winding paths through the “lily pads” (wocus) and small canals of Silver Lake, near Castle Rock, WA. About the same size as Vancouver Lake, it boasts a view of Mt. St. Helens. Please be water-ready by 10:30 a.m. We’ll be on the water about three hours, traveling approximately six-seven miles. Canoes with floatation are welcome. No inflatable boats or boats shorter than 10 ft., please.

Bring snacks, but plan on a late lunch after we take-out. There are extremely limited take-out locations and I can't guarantee anything for a lunch break.

We’ll launch from Streeter’s Resort, 120 Lake Rd., Silver Lake, WA 98645. There is a $10 parking fee, payable at the Streeter’s Resort store, which is good all day.

It looks like a cooling trend will affect this trip. Air temperatures while we’re on the water will probably be around 65-70 degrees. In my years of trying, I’ve never found an online resource that records the water temperature of this particular Silver Lake, in Cowlitz County. I’ll just say that it’s a shallow lake (mostly 10 ft. deep and less, with an average depth of 6 ft.) at a low elevation (489 ft.). I’m going to guess that the water temperature is around 65-70. Immersion wear will not be required, but this might be a good time to wear that lightweight neoprene top or shorts you’ve got tucked back in your closet.

Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Streeter’s Resort, 120 Lake Rd., Silver Lake, WA 98645
Take out: Streeter’s Resort, 120 Lake Rd., Silver Lake, WA 98645
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Co-Organizer(s): Monte Johnston & Marty Martinez
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Monte Johnston & Marty Martinez
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: 65-70
Estimated Water Temperature: 65-70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: N/A
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: This trip barely exceeds Level 1 parameters
Location: Streeter’s Resort, 120 Lake Rd., Silver Lake, WA 98645
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
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