Cedaroak Boat Ramp to Clackamas - L2 - T2560

When
July 16, 2025
5:30 PM
Location
Cedaroak Boat Ramp
Spaces left
2
Registered
6 registrants

Registration

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Full Name: Nicholas Marshall
Narrative: Join for a relaxed paddle from Cedaroak Boat Ramp into the Clackamas River and back (4.5 miles round trip). This is one of Nick’s mentored paddles with Steve Blackwood serving as the mentor.

We will meet at Cedaroak Boat Ramp in West Linn at 5:30 pm and launch at 6:00 pm. We expect to be off the water by 8:15 pm. We will paddle along the outside edge of Goat Island, where we will cross the Willamette River and enter the Clackamas River. Next, we will paddle up the Clackamas a short distance before making our turn to return to Cedaroak.

Bring snacks/water.

Immersion wear is optional.

Forecast links:

Weather
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-122.624&lat=45.382

Water Temperature
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-14207770/#dataTypeId=continuous-00010-0&period=P7D

Tide
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9439221&units=standard&bdate=20250715&edate=20250717&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart

Meeting Time: 5:30:00 PM
Launch Time: 6:00:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Cedaroak Boat Ramp, West Linn https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGsEhuFk77hJhiyK6
Take out: Cedaroak Boat Ramp, West Linn https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGsEhuFk77hJhiyK6
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten the route
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Nicholas Marshall
Co-Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
Has organizer paddled here before? No
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
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70-80F
Estimated Water Temperature: 65-70F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2 hrs
Tide times & heights: 2025/07/16 Wed 04:56 AM 0.85 L
2025/07/16 Wed 09:30 AM 2.54 H
2025/07/16 Wed 4:53 PM 0.18 L
2025/07/16 Wed 10:20 PM 3.06 H
Current information: based on gauge low
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-14207770/#dataTypeId=continuous-00065-0&period=P7D
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 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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Cedaroak Boat Ramp, West Linn https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGsEhuFk77hJhiyK6
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Portland Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon