Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington - L2

When
November 07, 2024
10:00 AM
Location
Storm King Ranger Station Boat Launch
Spaces left
1
Registered
8 registrants

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This is one of three paddling trips in the area of Port Angeles and Sequim on the northern Olympic Peninsula. The Trip Organizer and Co-Organizer will not be arranging lodging, camping, or meals for participants.

Full Name: Dennis Pennell

Narrative: This is Day #3 of a three-day trip. This is a clear, cold, deep, glacially carved freshwater lake. Consider this an opportunity to rinse the salt off our boats and gear from the two previous days of salty paddling.

Meet at 10:00 AM at the Storm King Ranger Station Boat Launch: 48.058444, -123.787646.
This is also called the Barnes Point Area. We will launch adjacent to the Lake Crescent Pier. See map link below.

Intent is to explore the west side of Lake Crescent primarily along the north shoreline, starting from Storm King and heading west to Fairholme Campground. We will have a shore break at Fairholme Campground. Note that the campground will be closed for the winter, so the restrooms will likely be locked.

Return to the launch point when ready.

Also note that the Storm King Ranger Station area is very near the trailhead for the trails to Marymere Falls and Storm King Mountain. You can research those on your own if you are interested.
In addition, the Olympic Discovery Trail (https://olympicdiscoverytrail.org/) runs along the north shore of Lake Crescent. This is an excellent hiking and biking trail route that goes from Port Townsend in the east to La Push on the west coast of the Olympic Pennisula.

About a 13-statute mile trip from Storm King to Fairholme and back.

Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Storm King Ranger Station Boat Ramp, 48.058444, -123.787646.
Take out: Same as launch point.
Route Alternative for bad weather: To be determined at time of trip.
Required equipment: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Dennis Pennell
Co-Organizer(s): Ken Sund
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: 8 including TO and Co-TO
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Temperature: 42
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: None
Hazards:
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
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:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/shqSxuErcmeDoi148
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)

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