!PEEPS PADDLE HOSMER LAKE! Intermediate to Experienced Only

THE CASCADE LAKES ARE OPEN! Let's paddle one of my favorite lakes!
*We're starting early because of the crowds and it's one day after Memorial Day weekend and did I mention crowds?

PLEASE ONLY RELATIVELY EXPERIENCED PADDLERS. Paddle boards are welcome if you can keep up with the kayakers.

LAUNCH IS AT 8;30AM. ARRIVE EARLY. COME PREPARED. HAVE CURRENT BOAT REGISTRATION.
NW PARK PASS NEEDED.

Hosmer is such a beautiful paddle! PLEASE RELATIVELY EXPERIENCED PADDLERS. Arrive early, bring LUNCH, INSECT REPELLENT, WATER, SNACK, SUNSCREEN, KAYAK READINESS, KNOWLEDGE AND SAFTY. NORTHWEST PARK PASS NEEDED.

The lake is a hidden jewel of green and blue surrounded by dark green forest. Thickets of bulrush wands hide the most secretive wildlife and fish. At the north end, water drains into a porous rim of lava. The best way to experience this lake is by canoe, but a shoreline hike will still produce wondrous sights and sounds. Take your camera to capture the spectacular view of Mt. Bachelor.

Hosmer is a “fly fishing only” lake well known for its breath taking views of Mt. Bachelor, South Sisters, Broken top, wildlife viewing and the big Atlantic salmon, brook trout and rainbows that are quite visible in this shallow clear lake. John Huber (1998 compares Hosmer Lake to a spring creek because many of the fish are easy to see, giving you a clear view of one denial after another. At Hosmer Lake, the Atlantic salmon average 16 inches (largest in the 22 inch range) and brook trout average 14 inches. Hosmer Lake is also a very popular lake for canoeists because of the beautiful surroundings, the abundant wildlife, waterfowl and easily seen large fish swimming around.

Caution:
Bring insect repellent!

*Dogs are not allowed on hikes unless specifically noted. Well behaved dogs are welcome at any food truck events but must be kept on a leash. Many of my food truck events are quite full so please take this into consideration.
*If you have any questions, comments or complaints...please message me.
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Pets are only allowed when noted on the event.
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