Relaxing Sunday at Estacada Lake - L2 - T2507

When
January 12, 2025
10:00 AM
Location
ESTACADA LAKE BOAT LAUNCH
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Full Name: Sara Spink
Narrative: Please join Sara Spink and Brenda Brewer for a mellow Sunday paddle at scenic Estacada Lake.

We will launch above the dam at the ESTACADA LAKE BOAT LAUNCH. The address provided will get you to the entrance to Milo McIver state Park, but if you put "Estacada Lake Boat Launch" into google maps it will get you all the way there. We will launch at the boat ramp and paddle upstream, passing waterfalls and hopefully seeing some birds, with time for pictures. If the current is too swift up at the second dam (or if there’s not a good landing zone at the gravel bar) we will head on back; otherwise, we will land on the gravel bar for a snack break before heading back.

Overall, this is a mellow level 2 paddle. Hazards include cold (mid 40’s) so please wear your dry suit with warm clothes underneath, gloves and any other cold weather gear you regularly use. Bringing a hot drink or soup is recommended.

The Launch is inside Milo McIver State Park, about 10-15 minutes from the park entrance. There is a vault toilet in the parking lot. There is a designated kayak launch, or you can simply launch from the boat ramp/shore. $5 entrance fee.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: **FOLLOW SIGNS TO ESTACADA LAKE BOAT LAUNCH 24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada OR 97023
Take out: **FOLLOW SIGNS TO ESTACADA LAKE BOAT LAUNCH 24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada OR 97023
Route Alternative for bad weather: Cancel
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Sara Spink
Co-Organizer(s): Brenda Brewer
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: Brenda Brewer
Maximum number of paddlers: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 41-44°F
Estimated Water Temperature: 42°F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: up to 2kt
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 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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Generally mellow, but cold weather conditions and minimal opportunities for landing.
Location: **FOLLOW SIGNS TO ESTACADA LAKE BOAT LAUNCH 24101 S Entrance Rd, Estacada OR 97023
Photos (Optional):
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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