Paddling Sauvie Island Wildlife Area - L1

When
May 01, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Little McNary Lake , Sauvie Island
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Narrative: Please join Joe Howell and me for a paddle on Sauvie Island's interior waterways that meander thru its northern ODFW Wildlife Area. This island is so big it has its own river, is located in 2 Oregon counties, stretches over 16 miles from tip to tip and has lakes in the island that has more islands in those lakes.

Our plan is to launch on Little McNary Lake, head towards Big McNary lake, pass thru some picturesque sloughs to finally emerge onto Lake Sturgeon located in the center of the island. From there we'll make our way to the Gilbert River which will take us back to our launch area on the Multnomah Channel. This paddle is essentially a one-way trip for 8-10 miles. No shuttle required. There are numerous opportunities for takeouts during the day.

We may see young eagles, mature ones and other waterfowl in this wildlife area. It is unlikely we'll encounter many motor boats. Much of our paddle is in areas where motor boats are prohibited. There is a small portage (25 yards or so) in which we'll help each other move boats from Aaron's Lake to Pete's Slough.

We'll meet at the Cracker Barrel Grocery Store at 9:00 am located just after you exit the bridge onto the island. Parking on the island is $10 and you can purchase your day pass at the store. We will caravan from the store to the Gilbert River Boat Ramp. There are restrooms at the put-in, but not of the highest standards as I recall from past experience. However, it is early in the season and conditions may not have substantially deteriorated yet.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 15005 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, 97231
Take out: Gilbert River Boat Ramp, Multnomah Channel
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Dave Smith
Co-Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: 60°
Estimated Water Temperature: 60°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: Low - 6:55 am, 1.12'; High - 12:08 pm, 2.77'
Current information: Minimal currents
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: If wind increases above 7 mph the trip's rating will be increased to a level 2 because of distance over 6 miles
Location: 15005 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, 97231
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: NOAA: Knapp Landing, WA

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon