Willamette Riverkeeper - Paddle Trips

Willamette Riverkeeper
Portland Boathouse
1515 SE Water Ave #102
Portland, OR
97214
503.223.6418

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Willamette River Paddle Trips

Willamette Riverkeeper’s River Discovery Program coordinates canoe and kayak paddle trips along the Willamette River from Eugene to Portland. In our view, this is the most powerful way to learn about the River, its history, and its ecology. In general, paddles take place rain or shine. However, they are subject to cancellation if we decide conditions on the river are unsafe. Paddle trips are led by staff and volunteers who provided education and safety support to participants.

Experience is required
You must have experience in a canoe or kayak to go on these trips. If you are interested in learning more about paddling instruction, we would be happy to direct you to local companies that provide that service.

Canoes & gear
You can paddle your own canoe or kayak on any trip for free. If you don't have your own boat, use of WRK's canoes and gear are available for WRK members on most trips (Membership starts at $35 per year.) Contact us about availability.

Registration is required, contact us today.

Saturday March 15th	9am -12pm	Islands Paddle
		Catch the first signs of spring on Willamette River islands near West Linn. Put-in at Cedar Oak boat ramp and paddle around the back-channels of Cedar and Hogg (also know as Oak) islands. Time permitting, take a short walk around
Saturday April 12th	9am to 1pm	Gladstone to Milwaukie
		Explore over five miles of the Willamette River from Meldrum Bar Park to the Jefferson Street Boat Ramp, including several island back channel areas. Passenger shuttle will be provided back to put-in.
Saturday May 17th	9am to 1pm	Willamette Narrows
		Our destination - Rock Island, where the river narrows, the houses drift away and river scenery abounds. Meet at Willamette Park in West Linn for this four-mile paddle trip around the island complex and back.
Thursday June 5th	6pm to 8pm	Restoration Evening Paddle - Great Blue Heron Week
		Join WR for an evening paddle focused on restoration efforts underway on the Willamette in Portland, including Ross Island, Oaks Bottom, and the Eastbank project. Portland Boathouse sponsored event.
June 15-19		Willamette River Canoe Expedition for Youth
		Willamette Riverkeeper has partnered with the Great Outdoors Academy who will be offering a special Willamette River expedition for youth. The Great Outdoors Academy works with young people, creating opportunities for personal expression through writing and expeditionary learning. This trip will include four exciting days of floating, exploration, photography and journaling our way down the river. The group will spend three nights camping along the riverbank, and as we go, focus on the importance of river-stewardship and water quality monitoring, as well as simply observing the fascinating wildlife and ecosystem of the mighty Willamette. Trip cost is $200. Download a flyer here and for more details contact Gerard Lester gerard@greatoutdoorsacademy.org and find out more about GOA at www.greatoutdoorsacademy.org.