Menu
Log in
Forgot password
Log in


  • Home
  • Sauvie Island Exploration-McNary Lakes to Sturgeon Lake and Gilbert River - L2 - T2537

Comments and Discussion 

Sauvie Island Exploration-McNary Lakes to Sturgeon Lake and Gilbert River - L2 - T2537

  • May 03, 2025
  • 9:00 AM
  • Gilbert Boat Ramp Parking Lot
  • 0
  • 12 registrants

Registration

  • Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
  • Password Reserved for TO use
Join waitlist
Full Name: Bob Freshman
Narrative: Join the two Bob's on this is a very unique paddle that we can only do when the water levels are high enough. This area is closed for a few months each year to protect wildlife breeding areas and only opening this year on May 1.
We will be launching on Little McNary Lake adjacent to the Gilbert Boat Ramp and then transit to Big and Little McNary Lake, Aarons Lake, continuing through a variety of channels to Sturgeon Lake. There will be a short but interesting portage to Sturgeon Lake; if the water is high enough we might be able to avoid the portage. We will then head back on the Gilbert River to our launch site. Total trip is about 11 miles; this trip should not pose any paddling difficulties unless we get some wind. Take out options can be limited. We have often seen quite a few bird viewing opportunities including eagles, binoculars and camera's are good to take along.
You must have an ODFW parking pass for this area, its $10 per day or $30 per year. Passes can be purchased online at the ODFW website https://myodfw.com/. Parking passes are no longer available to purchase at Sauvie Island and must be purchased online only.
We will meet at the Gilbert Boat Ramp at 9, planning to be on the water about 9:30. Bring enough water and food for a 4 hour trip.
We will determine the needed immersion protection a couple of days prior to the trip based on water temperature.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Gilbert Boat Ramp Parking Lot Q6R2+HC Portland, Oregon
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman
Co-Organizer(s): Bob Hyslop
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person: Bob Freshman
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: 65-70
Estimated Water Temperature: 60-65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 Hours
Tide times & heights: 10:34 am 2.917 High
6:37 pm -0.076 Low
Current information: 1-2 mph following current on the Gilbert River
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Gilbert River Boat Ramp Q6R2+HC Portland, Oregon
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Knapp Landing, Wash. near Gilbert River Boat Ramp, OR
Link to map of route (Optional)
Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software