Timothy Lake, OR - Mt Hood National Forest

launch: north arm campground day use area - we will paddle to the SW corner for views of hood first before wind picks up and then back to explore the arm more.

NOTICE: Driving apps may direct you to rough, rugged roads. We strongly recomment the following route: From Government Camp, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 11 miles to Skyline Road / FS Road 42. Turn right on Skyline Road, and continue south for just over 8 miles. Turn right on FS Road 57, and travel west for approximately 3 ½ miles, crossing the dam at Timothy Lake. Take the 2nd right onto FS Road 5810. North Arm is approximately 5 miles from here. Keep right at all intersections — the road becomes FS Road 5890. The campground is on the right.

I am camping Sunday night at the North Arm campground.

Timothy Lake: located in the Mt Hood National Forest approx 2 hours from downtown Portland, this 6 mile lake offers up epic Mt. Hood views.

Time: We will meet at 10:00 am with a Launch time of 10:30.

Our paddles have grown in popularity. Everyone will go on a waitlist and priority will be given to people who have done the following:

1. Donated to support the Portland Kayaking Meetup group expenses, if you would like to do this details are below.
2. People who have attended in town paddles with us previously, people that we know, are active on our facebook page, and are generally supportive of the group.
3. Have a good attendance record. We hate to tell people a paddle is full, but it’s even worse when someone doesn’t show up and we have turned others away.

Launch site / google maps link: To be determined.

Expected distance: 6-8 miles

Water: Lake / Flat water

Parking Pass / Fee: NW Forest Pass, National Forest recreation pass or interagency pass

Minimum boat length: Any - if you are comfortable with the distance.
(Some paddles are appropriate for any boat, others are can be more technical and for safety will need double hull or other floatation as a minimum.)

Somewhat faster kayaks, and/or a bit of paddling strength & stamina are recommended for most paddles. Most are not difficult, but time constraints require we will need to at least keep a moderate pace. Feel free to post any questions you may have about this, or message the host directly.

What to bring:

*A kayak or SUP

• Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and whatever else you need to keep safe
  *Something to keep your essentials dry. (key fobs and phones don’t work well when wet)
• whistle -
  *Sun protection
• Weather-appropriate clothing
  *Water and snacks

We love when you bring friends but they do need to sign up individually so they agree to the terms and conditions as this is an active event that has risks. Hosts / organizers on Meetup are unpaid volunteers and claim no special expertise or knowledge. We will paddle as a group but ultimately you are responsible for your own experience, safety and decision-making.
You are responsible for your gear, for safety PFD’s are required to be worn while on the water at all events.

Please support our group and consider making a small $10 donation once per season. To support the annual meetup expenses and other costs
Members who have paid dues will be given preference for available spots on paddles
Cash or venmo donation @Portland-Kayaking The last four digits are 6879

Don’t forget oregon requires an Oregon waterways permit: they can be purchased digitally here:[ https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/ais-faqs.asp](https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/ais-faqs.aspx)