Portland Kayaking Community (etc.)

I'm willing to change the start time to 5:00 or 5:30, depending on when people are able to get there in rush hour traffic.

This is an awesome place to go kayaking & not far from Portland. Every kayaker who lives in the area should check it out at least once. 😊

This will be my first group event at Willamette Falls this year. I'm still a little apprehensive of the current & water temps, but I think it should be fine as long as everyone has a stable kayak and a properly fitting life jacket. You are encouraged to wear immersion gear if you have it.

It should be a fairly easy paddle up to the falls & back. Yes it looks like it could be rough, but as long as you don't venture up too close to the falls, it's really fairly tame. There's just a relatively mild current from the launch area up to the falls that gets stronger on the left side of the river as we make our way upstream.

I have extra kayaks I can bring for people who don't have their own. A donation of just $25-40 is requested when you use one of my kayaks, but if you are facing financial hardship please let me know. If you need a kayak, just make a request in a post, and then be sure to message me and remain in good communication to confirm your attendance.

If you are interested in local history, Willamette Falls has quite a bit of that as well. Some of the animals we might see include great blue herons, ospreys, and possibly sea lions or sturgeons.

Please dress for the weather and avoid wearing cotton if possible. Also, bringing a change of shoes & pants/shorts is always a good idea. We often go to food carts nearby afterward.

I'm willing to change the start time to 5:00 or 5:30, depending on when people are able to get there in rush hour traffic.

This is an awesome place to go kayaking & not far from Portland. Every kayaker who lives in the area should check it out at least once. 😊

This will be my first group event at Willamette Falls this year. I'm still a little apprehensive of the current & water temps, but I think it should be fine as long as everyone has a stable kayak and a properly fitting life jacket. You are encouraged to wear immersion gear if you have it.

It should be a fairly easy paddle up to the falls & back. Yes it looks like it could be rough, but as long as you don't venture up too close to the falls, it's really fairly tame. There's just a relatively mild current from the launch area up to the falls that gets stronger on the left side of the river as we make our way upstream.

I have extra kayaks I can bring for people who don't have their own. A donation of just $25-40 is requested when you use one of my kayaks, but if you are facing financial hardship please let me know. If you need a kayak, just make a request in a post, and then be sure to message me and remain in good communication to confirm your attendance.

If you are interested in local history, Willamette Falls has quite a bit of that as well. Some of the animals we might see include great blue herons, ospreys, and possibly sea lions or sturgeons.

Please dress for the weather and avoid wearing cotton if possible. Also, bringing a change of shoes & pants/shorts is always a good idea. We often go to food carts nearby afterward.

We will meet at the end of SW Hall St. by the Strand Condominiums. Hall Street is a cul-de-sac on a privately owned street where we can unload, and then park wherever we can find a spot. Please be smart about not leaving valuables in your car. Another good kayak loading & parking option is here, along S. Bond St.:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/EHUpoqjtyEUaBhFc7

The nearest public restroom is next to Our Spot Coffee House, a few blocks north along the bike path.

I have kayaks, life jackets & paddles available for people who don't have their own, with a requested donation of $30-50 per kayak.

Please be sure to bring a headlamp or hands free flashlight, etc. so that we can be seen in open water in the dark. When gazing at the moon, however, it's nice to be able to turn lights off & enjoy the darkness.

Please dress for the weather and avoid wearing cotton if possible. Also, bringing a change of shoes, socks & pants is always a good idea. Waterproof pants are ideal, and a light jacket is nice to have on hand as the temperatures cool off at night. The water is still relatively cold, so immersion gear is recommended if you have it. Properly fitting life jackets are required.

Poet's Beach has 2 long concrete paths that lead directly down into the water. City lights provide good visibility in the downtown area to start the journey upstream, out to Ross Island and along the island's east side, the safer option for kayakers.

We will meet at the end of SW Hall St. by the Strand Condominiums. Hall Street is a cul-de-sac on a privately owned street where we can unload, and then park wherever we can find a spot. Please be smart about not leaving valuables in your car. Another good kayak loading & parking option is here, along S. Bond St.:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/EHUpoqjtyEUaBhFc7

The nearest public restroom is next to Our Spot Coffee House, a few blocks north along the bike path.

I have kayaks, life jackets & paddles available for people who don't have their own, with a requested donation of $30-50 per kayak.

Please be sure to bring a headlamp or hands free flashlight, etc. so that we can be seen in open water in the dark. When gazing at the moon, however, it's nice to be able to turn lights off & enjoy the darkness.

Please dress for the weather and avoid wearing cotton if possible. Also, bringing a change of shoes, socks & pants is always a good idea. Waterproof pants are ideal, and a light jacket is nice to have on hand as the temperatures cool off at night. The water is still relatively cold, so immersion gear is recommended if you have it. Properly fitting life jackets are required.

Poet's Beach has 2 long concrete paths that lead directly down into the water. City lights provide good visibility in the downtown area to start the journey upstream, out to Ross Island and along the island's east side, the safer option for kayakers.