Fall Color Paddle - Tualitin River
Details
Meeting Spot: Community Park Boat ramp Tualatin, OR Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zgmSfx2zLnHXWF2W8?g_st=ic
Distance: out and back 12-14 miles
Pace: moderate 2.5 to 3.0 mph
Stops: limited options. Cook park is the easiest stop but it’s under construction with limited facilities.
Please read the full description of the event before signing up. Everyone will go on the waitlist and will only be moved to going after being approved by the hosts.
- This time of year the Tualatin River is a calm lake like river with some underwater hazards. There is one short section that is very shallow and depending on water level we may have to walk boats over. Approx 30 feet just above jergens landing.
- The plan is to paddle west up river into the wildlife reserve and appreciate the changing color of the leaves and any animals we might see.
Parking Pass / Fee: free
Minimum boat length: 10’ or longer.
(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.)
What to bring:
- A kayak
- 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, snacks and lunch
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, and for your safety
PFD’s are required to be worn while on the water at all events.
Alcohol free event. Best to celebrate after.
Don’t forget oregon requires an Oregon water ways permit: they can be purchased digitally here: https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/ais-faqs.aspx
As part of the sign up process we will ask if you have read this entire post, and If I have not personally paddled with you please share your recent experience paddling at this distance.