Rooster Rock State Park to Cape Horn RT - L2 : Second Trip

When
September 14, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Rooster Rock State Park Boat Ramp
Spaces left
2
Registered
9 registrants

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Full Name: Thomas Waldron
Narrative: Since the waitlist for this trip by Bob Freshman add Steve Blackwood was full, with a long wait list, Teresa and I decided to offer a second trip. Paddlers already on the waitlist for Bob’s and Steve’s trip will be sent a password to sign up for the second trip.

Please join Teresa and me for a paddle from Rooster Rock State park across the Columbia to the always scenic Cape Horn and back going behind Sand Island on the return trip if water level permits. Cape Horn is a massive basalt cliff outcrop located on the Washington side of the Columbia River rising up to 2500 feet with seasonal waterfalls into the Columbia River.
It’s hard to forecast weather conditions two weeks out but the water temperature should still be in the 65-70 degree range. If the conditions do not look right for the crossing, we have an option to paddle around Sand Island instead of crossing the Columbia. We will make the final route decision before the trip based on be windy at times, so while it’s not required, if you own a towline and know how to safely use one, please bring it.
Oregon State Parks have a $5 parking fee unless you have the yearly state park pass.
The launch is located at the west end of the park.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Rooster Rock State Park Boat Ramp
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: N/A
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Thomas Waldron
Co-Organizer(s): Teresa George
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 75-80
Estimated Water Temperature: 65-70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: 2024/09/14 Sat 04:36 AM 1.57 H
2024/09/14 Sat 1:02 PM 0.27 L
2024/09/14 Sat 4:53 PM 0.89 H

Current information: 1-2 mph
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Rooster Rock State Park
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Washougal
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon