Today Highway 14 crosses over the island, which is now the property of Crown-Zellerbach Corporation; part of it is a pulp mill but the island's sandy beaches revealed at low water are fine for a picnic lunch. The Columbia River Renaissance Trail connects Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver with Wintler Park along a paved five-mile long riverfront trail perfect for walking, jogging, biking or rollerblading. Follow the road as it turns into a network of primitive roads leading to a beach. The park features nature trails and sandy beaches, and the upriver end of the island has an expansive view of rivers, channels, islands and the broad Columbia upriver. For the past three years, the Columbia River Renaissance Trail has reported the highest usage of all the trails that were counted. Creating community through people, parks and programs.Visit a local or state park near you! noaa>. Directions: At milepost 82 on Highway 30, turn north and follow Knappa Dock Road for 1.5 miles. The park includes powerboat and paddlecraft launches, picnic areas, historical markers, and land and water trail access. Paddling, kayaking, canoeing the Columbia River. https://www.wwta.org/water-trails/lower-columbia-river-water-trail Launch/Landing:  Oneida Boat Ramp, WA. Lewis and Clark called Hayden "Image Canoe Island" after the highly-decorated canoes they saw in the area; from here they spotted and named Mount Jefferson. Directions:  Interstate 5, take Exit 14 (Ridgefield) and head west on Highway 501 for about 3 miles into town. Launch:  Vancouver Landing Public Dock, WA. The first, and more sheltered, is Blind Slough, about a mile upriver. Clark wrote, "this is certainly the most eligable Situation for our purposes." You might try to contact Alder Creek in Hood River, OR or Pat Daley of Columbia Kayak Adventures here in the Tri-cities (Richland, WA). Adjacent to the islands are the wetlands and uplands of Pierce National Wildlife Refuge on the Washington shore (not open to the public) and on the Oregon side, John B. Yeon State Park, site of a trailhead to two of the Gorge's most beautiful and secluded waterfalls, Elowah and Upper McCord Creek falls. Description: Netul Landing is the heritage spot where The Corps of Discovery landed on December 7, 1805 to establish a winter encampment. River mile 3Distance:  6 miles round trip (overnight option)Skill Level:  ExperiencedCharts:  NOAA 18521, Columbia River: Pacific Ocean to Harrington PointTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Baker Bay, WA. River mile 13, Lewis & Clark River, NOAA 18521, Columbia River: Pacific Ocean to Harrington Point, Pacific Beaches with correction for Lewis and Clark River Bridge, OR. Of those At the confluence with Lake River, a short paddle returns to the launch. Directions: Drive nine miles past Columbia City to Scipio's Goble Landing boat ramp, 70360 Columbia River Highway (Highway 30). Description: Part of the Willamette River Greenway, Multnomah Channel is a narrow, 21-mile stretch connecting the river with the Columbia. With Sauvie Island in the distance on the opposite shore, Bachelor's sandy beaches offer a glorious spot for lunch or lazing about. River mile 141Distance:  5 miles round trip (overnight option)Skill Level:  Intermediate to AdvancedCharts:  NOAA 18531, Columbia River Vancouver to BonnevilleTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with corrections for Beacon Rock State Park, WA. From short waterfront forays to steep ascents, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area offers breathtaking views, many of which are perfect for short day hikes. Picturesque Brooks Slough, with its forested shores and mountain backdrop, is a protected waterway that can be traveled about two miles upstream to its mouth in the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. After two miles, the small slough meets the expansive, open-water Columbia. Great blue heron, belted kingfishers and bald eagles are regularly seen; during migrations, sandhill cranes and tundra swans commonly fly overhead. Greater Columbia Water Trail, the GCWT encompasses 500 + miles of water trails. At River Mile 93 (or Multnomah Channel RM 8) the J.J. Collins Marine Park (also known as Coon Island) offers camping on the west and east sides. The marina includes Next Adventure's Scappoose Bay Paddling Center, purveyors of kayaks and gear, food, rentals and guided tours. From downtown Columbia: Drive west to Huger Street and turn toward Interstate 26. Launch and Land: Aldrich Point or Knappa. Astoria and Smith Point are visible from the river's mouth. Prescott faces the upriver end of Cottonwood Island across the river in Washington. This paddle continues along the Oregon shore for the island's 3 1/2 mile length. In 1805 Lewis and Clark estimated its size at 3 1/2 miles long and 1 1/2 miles wide. The cottonwood-ash forest is one of the largest intact stands left on the lower Columbia and the area is used by more than a hundred wildlife species, including bald eagles, pileated woodpeckers and painted turtles. Turn right at Main Avenue, then 3 blocks to Division Street to the kayak launch. Description:  Pixie Park's small gravel beach provides a gentle launch into the Columbia. Its extensive sandy beaches are clothing-optional. In the 1880s, it was the home port for the steamer Calliope, and some of the pilings are still visible a few hundred yards upstream from the site. Heavily-wood Ives Island is part of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. During peak northern migration in February and March, the Refuge provides habitat for as many as 1,000 tundra swans, 5,000 Canada geese, and 50,000 ducks. From the parking area, follow the paved walkway past the Visitor's Center and cross the Columbia Canal on the footbridge. Launch and Land:  Vista Park in SkamokawaDistance:  12 miles round-trip Chart:  NOAA Chart 18523, Crims Island to Harrington Point Skill level:  Intermediate Tide Tables:  Skamokawa, WA. Now a part of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, the landing features information kiosks, a bronze statue of Sacagawea, and a canoe/kayak boat launch into the Lewis and Clark River. The trail will eventually connect to EdVenture. Learn how to create your own. Click image to enlarge: March 30, … Enable JavaScript to see Google Maps. Description: Huge international cargo ships at anchor, dry docks, cranes, pilings, piers, grain silos, and stevedores at work provide a fascinating backdrop for exploring the busy inland seaports of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Native Americans called it Nch-i-Wana, "The Big River." Access to these areas is also available by launching at Aldrich Point (OR RM 30), John Day Boat Ramp (OR RM 18), or one of the three Skamokawa launches (WA RM 32). Tillamook County Water Trail. Visitors are not permitted on East Sand, but primitive camping is available on West Sand Island. West Sand, with its native dunegrass, has been proposed for designation as a national natural landmark. Launch/Landing:  Port of Ilwaco, WA. at milepost 25.8, then an immediate left on Old Portland Rd, then another half mile to the marina. Next to the river you will find a sign with the name of the site, river mileage and a map indicating where you are on the water trail. Lower Columbia River Water Trail. River mile 54Distance:  8 miles round trip (overnight option)Skill Level:  Intermediate to AdvancedCharts:  NOAA 18523, Columbia River: Harrington Point to Crims Island and 18524, Columbia River: Crims Island to St. HelensTide Tables: Pacific Beaches with correction for Abernathy Point, WA. Launch/Landing:  Goble Landing, OR. Primitive camping is available on Quill Island. From here, Sauvie Island comprises the Oregon shore and commercial shipping traffic from both rivers merges into a busy river highway. Annual trail use on the Columbia River Renaissance Trail in 2010 was estimated to be 986,645, an increase from the previous two years. Hours: Dawn to dusk. South Trailhead There are several access points to the wonderful riverfront trail that runs along the Columbia River in Richland. Cottonwoods and other trees, along with a vine maple understory, make for classic Columbia River islands, with the maples a brilliant red in autumn. Take George Washington Way into the main entrance into Richland off of Highway 240 or I … Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail; Conestoga River Water Trail; Susquehanna River Water Trail; Favorite Paddles. NOAA 18525, Columbia River: St. Helens to Vancouver.Tide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Vancouver, WA. Directions: The launch is an amphitheater on the Vancouver Waterfront, just west of the I-5 bridge and near 100 Columbia St. From the City Center exit (Sixth St.) off Interstate 5, proceed three blocks to Columbia St., turn left and then right into the landing's parking lot. Clark wrote, "I saw some deer & Elk at a distance in the Prarie. At approximately 6 miles it turns into Reeder Rd; follow for approximately 7 miles, then turn left at the boat ramp sign into the parking lot. The two islands (actually they're one island officially known as Lord Island) are divided by a slough, with plenty of inlets for backwater exploring. FAN Descends from a stream above and is similar to a horsetail but it gets broader or "fans out" at the bottom. Out of the main shipping channel, this stretch poses an opportunity for watching the passage of international cargo ships from a safe vantage point. If driving east, exit at Multnomah Falls then return two miles west to the Dalton Point boat ramp.Description: At the western edge of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, Dalton Point is gateway to geologic beauties and fine sandy beaches. Use the map below to locate launch sites in Oregon and around the country. Launch:  Sauvie Island Boat Ramp, OR. This section of trail is also part of the Liberty Water Gap Trail, a long-distance trail network across New Jersey linking the Delaware River in the west and Liberty State Park in the east. River Mile 89 (or a mile up Scappoose Bay from Multnomah Channel RM 2)Distance:  2-5 miles round tripSkill Level:  BeginnerCharts:  NOAA 18524, Columbia River: Crims Island to St. HelensTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Scappoose Bay, OR. The northern 12,000 acres of Sauvie Island are owned by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and managed for waterfowl habitat. The Bainbridge Access adjoins to the park and is the southern trailhead for the Conoy Canal Park Trail, along with connecting to the North West Lancaster County River Trail. View west of condominiums at Columbia Shores and east of the Interstate 5 Bridge. A round trip between Goble and Prescott Beach is six miles. Camping is available year-round at popular Beacon Rock. Shuttle trips can be continued downriver, to land at Rooster Rock State Park (RM 128.5, five miles from Dalton Point) or Corbett Ramp (RM 126.5, seven miles from the launch). Reach:  2-3Launch and Land:  Frenchman’s Bar, Scappoose Bay, Sauvie Island Boat Ramp on Multnomah Channel, Cathedral Park or Kelly Point Park on the WillametteDistance:  43 miles to circumnavigate from Frenchman's Bar, many shorter trips are possible.Chart:  NOAA Chart 18525, Columbia River, St Helens to VancouverSkill level:  Intermediate or beginner, depending on distance. Cape Horn, with its impressive towering basalt cliffs rising directly out of the river, waterfalls and small caves, lines the shore beyond. Since 2000, the Estuary Partnership has been stewarding the Water Trail, a collection of launch points, camping and lodging options, food and other services, and points of interest, to help people in non-motorized boats explore the place we call home. Protecting the Columbia River in partnership with its communities. River mile 64Distance:  1-5 miles round trip (overnight option)Skill Level:  BeginnerChart:  NOAA 18524, Columbia River: Crims Island to St. HelensTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Dibblee Point, OR. Surrounding views from the water encompass Hamilton Mountain, Aldrich Butte, Yeon Mountain, St. Peters Dome and Rock of Ages. There is a boardwalk section already completed (known as Bicentennial Park) with stellar views of the Gervais Street Bridge and Congaree River. I'm not exactly sure, Christian, but it looks like it will connect to the West Columbia section of the Riverwalk. For overnight stays, camping is available at Skamokawa Vista Park, and lodging exists at the historic Skamokawa Inn. Black- and white-tailed deer and Roosevelt elk are observed year-round, and beavers and muskrats can often be seen. Changeable weather and strong winds can result in dangerous conditions heading downriver. Read a thorough Trip Report by Neil Schulman. Skamowaka was known at the turn of the century as "Little Venice." Read a write up of this trip by Neil Schulman! Today I had my dog sit off trail so that 3 young ladies with 3 large dogs could go by and I was caught in between a growing aggressive dog that literally pulled the young lady holding the leash to me and my dog who did nothing except sit and wait for them to go by Because the islands are close to the Oregon shore, they are out of the main shipping channel, offering more protected paddling. A floating restaurant, Mark's on the Channel, is a popular stop. This Three Rivers Greenway trail ends at the canal diversion dam, which provides a miniature impersonation of Niagara Falls after heavy rains. Lake Clarke Marina; Long Level Marina Launch/Landing:  Scappoose Bay Marine Park, OR. Clicking on a dot will zoom in for an expanded view. For an overnight trip, primitive camping is permitted on the east, north, and south sides of Lord Island (RM 62.5 and 63). Vancouver, population 175,000, is the seat of Clark County, its rapid growth reflected in an expanding city skyline and construction cranes. Columbia's Riverfront Park is a component of the Palmetto Trail. Explore the best trails in Vancouver, Washington on TrailLink. Wallula Gap (/ w ə ˈ l uː l ʌ ɡ æ p /) is a large water gap of the Columbia River through the Horse Heaven Hills basalt anticlines in the Columbia River Basin in the U.S. state of Washington, just south of the confluence of the Walla Walla and Columbia rivers. Rice Island, approximately 2 1/2 miles from the launch, is a dredge spoil island with acres of river sand. Turn right to enjoy a walk/ride atop the levee separating the canal from the Congaree and Broad Rivers. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Description: With Grays Bay to the north and Cathlamet Bay to the south, the Columbia is at its widest here, with grand, expansive views of the river and distant hills and bluffs. During the springtime you may also see spider lilies on rocky shoals of the river. Read a full trip report by Neil Schulman. A mile upriver is the Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach, and a mile downriver is the Port of Camas-Washougal Boat Ramp. we continued untill late in the evening and encamped on a Small Island near the Middle of the river haveing made 18 miles." First heading north for about a mile, then sharply turning south into Bachelor Island Slough, the route wends along the main unit of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. River mile 100Distance:  6 miles; requires shuttleSkill Level:  Intermediate to AdvancedCharts:  NOAA 18531, Columbia River: Vancouver to BonnevilleTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Vancouver, WA. Other launch options are Youngs Bay Marine Park for exploring the Youngs River, the Warrenton Marina for access to the Skipanon, and the Hammond Boat BasinDistance:  2 miles to Youngs Bay from Netul Landing, another 2 to Smith PointChart:  NOAA Chart 18521, Columbia River, Pacific Ocean to Harrington Point Skill level:  Beginner Tide Tables:  Astoria (Youngs Bay). Pacific Beaches with correction for Knappa Slough. Around the Island: two days and 43 miles around Sauvie, The Lower Gorge: Secret Spots, Back Channels, Changeable Plans, The Lower North Shore: Skamokawa to Brookfield Point, Island Maze: Aldrich Point to Pillar Rock, Youngs Bay: Paddling with Merriweather and Lewis. Camping is available at a private campground in Oneida. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Office 902 Wasco Avenue, Suite 200 Hood River, OR 97031 (541) 308-1700 TTY (541) 386-8758 Email. Directions: Interstate 5 north to Jantzen Beach exit, drive a half mile along NE Tomahawk Island Drive to the Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe store parking lot. This map was created by a user. Downriver, gargantuan grain silos and huge international cargo ships at dock or anchored mid-river dwarf a small craft, while a view upriver reveals marinas, moorages and multi-story condos. Launch/Landing:  County Line Park west of Longview, and Skamokawa Vista ParkReach:  5 & 6Distance:  10-16 miles, depending on route specifics Chart:  NOAA Chart 18523, Harrington Point to Crims Island Skill level:  IntermediateTide Tables:  Columbia River - Cathlamet Channel. Lewis and Clark camped from April 6 to April 8, 1806 just downriver from the island. In this bay, which they called "Haley's," Clark wrote that they were "in full view of the Ocian" and finally had achieved their goal of reaching the Pacific. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal. River mile 22Distance:  1-6 miles round trip (overnight option)Skill Level:  Intermediate to AdvancedCharts:  NOAA 18523, Columbia River: Harrington Point to Crims IslandTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Grays River Entrance, WA. River mile 84Distance:  4-5 miles round trip (overnight option)Skill Level:  IntermediateChart:  NOAA 18524, Columbia River: Crims Island to St. HelensTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with corrections for St. Helens, OR. Reach:  3Launch and Land: Scappoose Bay, Ridgefield, St. Helens, or the mouth of the Lewis River.Distance:  10 miles Around Bachelor Island from Ridgefield Paddling in the bay is a sheltered float in protected waters amid the sights and sounds of myriad birds, including bald eagles, cormorants, and woodpeckers. For longer trails and extended trips, please explore our list of Backpacking trails. The slough is a preserve of the Nature Conservancy, and the best remaining example in Oregon of a Sitka spruce swamp (some of the trees are 400 years old), once common in coastal estuaries from here to Alaska. Saluda Riverwalk is a 7.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Columbia, South Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. Columbia's Riverfront Park is a component of the Palmetto Trail. Other paddle options launching from Vancouver include Vancouver Marine Park (WA RM 108) to Kelley Point Park (OR RM 101). River mile 32Distance:  1-5 mile round trip, or overnightSkill Level:  BeginnerChart:  NOAA 18523, Columbia River: Harrington Point to Crims IslandTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Skamokawa, WA. Because this jaunt begins by paddling upriver, checking tide tables is a must. You will pass an amphitheater, a picnic shelter, and several overlooks with benches, which provide a place to stop a minute and enjoy the sounds of birds. Please note: Trip recommendations are reflective of site access and river conditions when they were developed. Henry Biddle purchased the rock to build a trail and in 1935 his heirs turned it over to the state for use as a park. The Willamette River and its middle and coast forks extend more than 255 miles from Cottage Grove in the southern Willamette Valley stretching northward to Portland where the river flows into the Columbia River. Before a bridge was built in 1951, the launch site was a ferry landing for islanders traveling to and from the mainland. Just past Hayden's downriver end is the Willamette River's confluence with the Columbia at Kelley Point Park in Oregon. Description: Ilwaco is a small traditional fishing port with an 800-boat marina, sheltered in Baker Bay on the Long Beach Peninsula. All rights reserved. Today was not that day for me and I don't know where to report or record or alert that being on a leash means you're in control of your animal the animal isn't literally pulling you across the walk to a confrontation City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department. Columbia River, largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America. River mile 106Landing:  Frenchman's Bar Park, WA. Columbia River Park provides the opportunity to launch your boat or paddlecraft and explore the river. In two mile-long Seal Slough, snags of red cedar trees buried in an earthquake in January 1700 are exposed. ... At times there are both many people on the trail and there are creepy guys who watch and follow you in their car. Willamette River Water Trail. Columbia – The River Trail’s southern trailhead is Columbia River Park, located in historic Columbia Borough. Turn east on First Street and follow it for four blocks to Pixie Park. Description: A city park, major hotel and restaurant lining the shore set the stage for a decidedly urban paddle. Image taken December 31, 2006. Bike or hike the 14-mile Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, which begins at the Columbia Crossing trailhead. At low tide, launch the small beach at the mouth of the creek. Boat tie-up is available at the city-owned public docks. The Cayce / West Columbia Riverwalk is part of the Three Rivers Greenway trail network. For the public boat ramp, turn left across Skamokawa Creek Bridge then south down Pleasant Point Road. leading to the boat ramp.Directions: Landing: Follow Highway 30 to the Sauvie Island Bridge, then turn left at the bottom of the ramp to Gillihan Rd. Description: Many islands of the lower Columbia appear to be surrounded by small isles that were once part of a whole. The water trail map and guide, interpretive panels, and web site were developed and are managed by Susquehanna Heritage. Keep in mind that the Columbia is a tidal river. For millenia, people have used the Columbia River as a critical hub for transportation and trade. River of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. And if you see anything that needs correcting, please let us know! Along the first two miles downriver, shores are lined with ash, willow, and cottonwood forests—Wapato Access Greenway State Park on the right, and on the left, mainly Metro Parks and natural areas, where more than 20,000 trees have been planted to stabilize the banks and provide shade cover for fish habitat. At the upriver end of the island are the mouths of two rivers—in Washington the Washougal River and in Oregon the delta of the Sandy River—both excellent waterways for further exploration. River mile 74Distance:  11 miles round tripSkill Level:  Intermediate to AdvancedCharts:  NOAA 18524 Columbia River: Crims Island to St. HelensTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Goble, OR. WHERE Lower Columbia River Water Trail, on the Oregon-Washington border. Description:  From the launch site on Lake River, this scenic circumnavigation of Bachelor Island begins on narrow, tree-lined waterways. River mile 28Distance:  1-10 miles round tripSkill Level:  Beginner to AdvancedCharts:  NOAA 18523, Columbia River: Harrington Point to Crims IslandTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Knappa Slough. From Astoria, take Alternate Highway 101 south, turn left onto Fort Clatsop Road; Netul Landing is approximately 1.5 miles beyond the Fort Clatsop site. Vegetation is being established to deter Caspian terns, whose colony was relocated because of their feeding frenzies on the estimated 100 million young salmon who linger in spring in this zone of mixing salt- and freshwater. The bay's watershed drains about 85,000 acres and has been identified as a major salmon and steelhead spawning and rearing area. Grays Bay is named for American Captain Robert Gray, who explored the mouth of the river in 1792 and named it for his ship, the Columbia Rediviva. Lewis & Clark called it "Fanny's Bottom," presumably after Clark's sister Frances. Read the trip report and see photos by Neil Schulman. Just downriver from Lord is Walker Island, where Lewis & Clark camped March 26, 1806. Directions: From Highway 101 in Ilwaco, turn on Elizabeth Street and continue to the ramp at the mooring basin. River Trail follows the route of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal and uses some of the original towpath to create the trail. In the center of the bay, from one to three miles from the launch, are two islands, West Sand and East Sand. East Sand is the nesting site of nearly 10,000 breeding pairs of Caspian terns—the largest colony in the world. Just across Knappa Slough from the launch is Karlson Island and the chain of dozens of estuary islands, bars, mud flats and tidal marshes that are part of the 35,000-acre Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge. River mile 107Distance:  12 miles round tripSkill Level:  Beginner to IntermediateCharts:  NOAA 18531, Columbia River: Vancouver to Bonneville, and This flat, easy walking, paved trail follows the old towpath of the Columbia Canal—which had a brief career in the 19th century, but became obsolete because of the railroads. As the channel nears the outskirts of Scappoose, marinas and floating homes solidly line the left shoreline, with agricultural fields beyond. Follow it for approximately 2.5 miles, turn right onto NW Ferry Rd. Lady Island is three miles downriver. Using a canoe or kayak, a paddler can choose to solo camp on a sand bar in an apparent wilderness setting or stay in a bed and breakfast in one of the many historic river towns. An easy trail leads to the summit of the rock, with panoramic views up and down the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area from Wind Mountain to Crown Point. Although there is stairway at each end of this section, there is ramp at the Broad River Overpass. On the river, ALERT signs are posted before you reach each access site (with the exception of Benton City at Mile 0). When you have eliminated the JavaScript , whatever remains must be an empty page. After about two miles downstream, the river widens considerably into the open waters of Young's Bay. The town was likely named for the view of 8,364-foot Mount St. Helens, a volcano formerly 9,677 feet; steam plumes occasionally still rise from its crater. MUST-READS The Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail: A Guide for Paddlers, Hikers, and Other Explorers, by Keith Hay (Timber … View detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, reviews, photos, trail itineraries, directions and more on TrailLink. The incredibly popular trail leading up to Dry Creek Falls was closed for a long time … At low tide, Young's Bay becomes mudflats; tide tables should be consulted for optimum passage with tides and river current, since the return trip will head upriver. Visit the Willamette River Water Trail interactive recreation map for vehicle access and parking, boat launches and camping locations.. See image/link below:https://riveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/BaseMap1-1080x835.jpg, Wonderful place to go walk your dog but how do we make sure everyone controls their dog? Directions: Drive nine miles past Columbia City to Scipio's Goble Landing boat ramp, 70360 Columbia River Highway (Highway 30). Schuylkill River Greenways NHA 140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464 Phone: 484-945-0200 Fax 484-945-0204 The Schuylkill River Greenways National & State Heritage Area is managed by the Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA), a 501(c)3 non-profit. Just beyond is the mile-long sandy Prescott Beach, a Lewis and Clark campsite and today a favorite spot for windsurfing. It was also formerly the site of the largest colony of double-crested cormorants in the Pacific Northwest—up to 28,000—before hazing operations dispersed the birds to other locations along the river, such as the Astoria-Megler Bridge. River mile 90Distance:  10 miles round tripSkill Level:  Beginner to IntermediateChart:  NOAA 18525, Columbia River: St. Helens to VancouverTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with corrections for St. Helens, OR. Deep River, Grays River and its tributary Seal Slough all empty into the bay and offer tranquil, wildlife-rich paddling past valley meadows and forested shoreline, with homes, docks, and fishing shacks along the lower reaches. Launch/Landing:  Skamokawa Boat Ramp, WA. Sand Island Marine Park, a short distance offshore, offers the opportunity for a detour or overnight stop. During low tides, sandbars and exposed logs can hinder travel. One mile downriver is Coffin Rock, once an Indian burial place. Three-mile-long Crims Island is such a site, with Gull Island and four small unnamed islands around it, and another two nearby in Bradbury Slough, making it an island "complex" with byways for exploration. Other launch options include the Skamokawa Paddle Center dock, and Vista Park beach. Laurel dead-ends into the parking area for Riverfront Park. More than 800 acres of the island's northern half are undeveloped and sit at the intersection of two major wildlife corridors. Directions: The park is located in Washougal, WA, at Highway 14 and 15th Street. River mile 13, Lewis & Clark RiverDistance:  1-6 miles round tripSkill Level:  BeginnerChart:  NOAA 18521, Columbia River: Pacific Ocean to Harrington PointTide Tables:  Pacific Beaches with correction for Lewis and Clark River Bridge, ORDirections:  From Astoria, take Alternate Highway 101 south, turn left onto Fort Clatsop Road; Netul Landing is approximately 1.5 miles beyond the Fort Clatsop site. The trip can be lengthened by crossing the Columbia to the north shore of Sauvie Island and a stop at Warrior Rock Lighthouse. Follow Highway 30 to the Sauvie Island bridge; the road becomes NW Sauvie Island Rd. From Bonneville Dam to the Pacific Ocean, the Water Trail encompasses a 146-mile, free-flowing stretch of the river's lower reaches. For up-to-date information on trails along the Riverwalk, please visit www.threeriversgreenway.com. Line the left shoreline, with Saddle Mountain in the map below to locate sites. By Neil Schulman mile-long Seal Slough, snags of red cedar trees in. 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