Canoe & kayak routes of northwest Oregon Book

Get ready for paddling adventures! The best available paddling guide to flatwater rivers in northwest Oregon now includes lake routes and much more. This completely updated new edition has been expanded to include 20 new routes for a total of 70 outings on northwest Oregon and southwest Washington rivers and lakes for canoe and sea kayak enthusiasts. All the details for each outing are offered, from where to launch to trip distance to points of interest to best season to go. It covers trips on the Willamette River on its tributaries, Oregon coastal rivers, the Columbia Gorge and the lower Columbia River, the Oregon Cascades, and southwest Washington. In his introduction, experienced paddler Phil Jones gives tips on equipment, clothing, safety, paddling basics, shuttling cars, tides, and ethics.

Well-organized, succinct, and accurate, Canoe and Kayak Routes of Northwest Oregon opens up miles of scenic paddling for the beginner and challenges the advanced boater to stretch skills and equipment on enticing big water routes-find a favorite route and paddle!