Woody, Grassy, Welch & Tenasillahe Islands - L3 - T2608

When
February 10, 2026
8:15 AM
Location
Aldrich Point boat ramp
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Full Name:: Will Greenough
Narrative:: Explore the islands off of Aldrich Point in the Lower Columbia River. We will paddle a circuit around many of the low islands of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge and the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White Tail Deer. Starting from Aldrich Point, we will do a clockwise route around Tronson, Woody, Grassy, Welch and Tenasillahe Islands.
The expected distance is about 14 nautical miles (16 statute miles), and conditions on the river could be L3, depending on the wind.
Launching at 9am, I expect to be back at Aldrich Point by around 3:30pm.
Meeting Time:: 8:15:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Aldrich Point boat ramp
Take out:: Aldrich Point boat ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s):: Robin
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:: 40
Estimated Water Temperature:: 40
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 7 hours
Tide times & heights:: L 0122 2.6'
H 0727 7.1'
L 1553 1.5'
H 2147 5.1'
Current information:: Maximum ebb estimated at 2kt along route.
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
Swell/Surf size:: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state:: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: Distance and potential for wind/waves make this an L3 trip.
Location:: Aldrich Point boat ramp
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Skamokawa
Link to map of route (Optional):

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