Bachelor Island Circumnavigation and Wildlife Tour - L2 - T25A9

When
November 14, 2025
10:15 AM
Location
109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
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Full Name:: Brad Sheehan
Email address:: Lsscanoe@Comcast.net
Phone:: 503 984 0488
Activity Title:: Bachelor Island Circumnavigation and Wildlife Tour
Date of Activity:: 11/14/2025
Narrative:: Join Brad and Tom for a relaxed late season paddle through the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Starting from the Ridgefield Canoe/Kayak Launch at 109 W Division St, the trip will paddle North on the Lake River and proceed clockwise up Bachelor Slough and then North on the Columbia River to the outlet of the Lake River and then back to the put-in.
There is a cement block restroom at the main power boat launch, but there is no parking fee required at the Canoe/Kayak launch area.
Dress warm, bring water and a lunch, pack and extra hat and gloves, and maybe a thermos of hot tea or soup.

We should see plenty of Great Blue Heron, Hawks, Ducks, 7 species of Geese, Bald Eagles, Otters, and with any luck maybe some Sandhill Cranes.

REMEMBER the 4 P's - Please Plan to be a Pod Participant and stay with the group.
Meeting Time:: 10:15:00 AM
Launch Time:: 11:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Take out:: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Start paddle going South, up the Lake River
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Brad Sheehan
Co-Organizer(s):: Tom Waldron
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::
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:: 53
Estimated Water Temperature:: 48-50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hours
Tide times & heights:: 07:30 am 0.3 ft Lo
01:12 pm 2.5 ft Hi
08:00 pm 0.8 ft Lo
Current information:: 2 - 3 knts on the Columbia River
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance:: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: A good portion of this trip is in protected waters off of the Columbia River.
Location:: Bachelor Island, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refugeefuge
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: St. Helens, OR
Link to map of route (Optional):
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