| I've had folks ask me about paddles that a
person can do by themselves, or that need no car
pooling. Here is a quick list with links
to the trips: |
The
Brookings Harbor:
A nice safe coastal paddle. Can be short.
Cannot be very long. Perhaps an hour or
two at the most. |
|
Garrison Lake, Port Orford. An
excellent paddle. Try to avoid paddling in
afternoon wind. 2-3 hours should do
it...or less of course. |
| The
Illinois River paddle is an upriver paddle.
This can be an all day adventure if you want.
Don't paddle in the winter months or after heavy
rains. This is a rain responsive river
that could hurt you. Best in the summer
(July through September). |
|
Lake Earl. You take your chances here
with being able to put-in. If the lake is
too low you will have to wallow through deep
mud. If too muddy paddle instead in the Crescent
City harbor. |
| The
Lowest Rogue can be paddled from the Port of
Gold Beach upriver and back. Try to avoid afternoon wind. |
| On the Lower Rogue paddling
upriver from Quosatana is one of Lunartic
Jim's favorite paddles, especially very early in
the morning. Paddle up as far as you want.
Portage around a riffle or two...or challenge
the riffles and paddle through them! 1-3 hours
should be enough. |
| On the
Lowest Coquille, paddle upriver from the
Port of Bandon. Beware of afternoon winds
in the summer. Take as much time as you
want. |
|
New River is a great coastal trip.
Allow 1-5 hours. Depends on you. |
| In Reedsport there are
at least three Out and
Back paddles. Enjoy. |
| The
Silt Coos, another Lunartic Jim favorite,
requires no shuttle and is very safe.
Allow about 4 hours. |
| South Slough
can easily be paddled solo. From either
Hinch or Troller Roads. This is a tide
sensitive paddle. Paddle into South Slough
on a rising tide...and exit as the tide turns. |
I'll add more Out and Back trips as I have the
time. See you on the water. |
