Mayfield Lake-Tilton and Cowlitz Gorges-L3 T2522

When
March 01, 2025
9:15 AM
Location
Mayfield Lake-day use area of Ike Kinswa State Park
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Narrative: Explore the Tilton and Cowlitz Gorges at the east end of Mayfield Lake. Launching from the day use area of Ike Kinswa State Park (Discover Pass required), we will warm up by paddling up the short, but beautiful Tilton gorge until too shallow to continue. We'll then paddle back past the park and into the Cowlitz River gorge. We will paddle up the gorge until the current is too strong to continue and then head back. Much of this trip is through stunning scenery.
We will be out all day and expect the distance paddled to be about 15 nautical miles (17 statute miles). You should be able to maintain a 3kt pace.
Bring wheels if you have them as it is a bit of a haul to get from the cars to the beach.
Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Ike Kinswa State Park, 873 WA-122, Silver Creek, WA 98585
Take out: Ike Kinswa State Park, 873 WA-122, Silver Creek, WA 98585
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s): David Nesson
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: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Temperature: 40
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6 hours
Tide times & heights: na
Current information: Outflows of Cowlitz and Tilton Rivers - up to 3kt
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 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments: Conditions may be up to L3. Distance is L4
Location: Ike Kinswa State Park Swimming area, Ike Kinswa State Park, 873 WA-122, Silver Creek, WA 98585
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: na
Link to map of route (Optional)

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