Nehalem Bay Event - Sloughs of Tillamook Bay Estuary - L2

When
June 26, 2026
8:45 AM
Location
Downtown Tillamook
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name:: Lori Stole
Narrative:: We’ll explore the sloughs at the south end of Tillamook Bay, starting from Sue H Elmore Park in historic downtown Tillamook. First we’ll paddle up Hoquarton Slough to its end. Then we’ll paddle down Hoquarton Slough to the Trask River, following the waterway by which the city of Tillamook received its supplies by ship in its early days. Next, the Trask and Tillamook Rivers allow us to make a loop out to Memaloose Point Boat Launch at the south end of Tillamook Bay. Completing the loop, we’ll then retrace our route up the Hoquarton Slough to our launch point.

If you feel so inspired, after our paddle you can choose to explore the Hoquarton Interpretive Trail by foot, which begins from our take out park.

Expect rain and some wind. Dress appropriately.

Launch/Take out: Sue H Elmore Park / Tillamook Kayak Launch
In historic downtown Tillamook. There is a restroom.
The park is located at the northwest corner of the Front Street and Main Avenue (Highway 101 North) intersection.
40 minute drive from Nehalem Bay State Park.

Distance: 13.5 mi/11.7 nm. This is a fairly long trip. Participants should have a hard shell kayak of at least 14'.

Meeting Time:: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Downtown Tillamook: the northwest corner of Front Street and Main Avenue (Highway 101 North) intersection
Take out:: Same as put-in.
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer:: Lori V Stole
Co-Organizer(s):: TBD
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:: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 55 F
Estimated Water Temperature:: 53 F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5-6 hrs
Tide times & heights:: Low 7:40am, -0.1
High 1:14, 4.4
Low 6:59pm, 2.0

Current information:: 1 kt
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: Tillamook, Oregon
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Tillamook (north edge of Tillamook)
Link to map of route (Optional):Narrative Here

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon