Kayak view of the Tualatin (Lazy)
River |
This cache does not require a watercraft and is easily reached
by land. Navigating the river is optional. The cache is NOT
wheelchair accessible as it is placed a bit too high for someone in
a wheelchair to reach, otherwise it is easy to get to by land or
water. By water, you can reach this cache by launching at Shipley
Bridge, Brown’s Ferry Park or the Tualatin Community Park. This
cache is only accessible during daylight hours.
For those of you that are paddlers, paddling upstream on the
Tualatin River is as easy as downstream. I spend a lot of time
kayaking the Tualatin and decided to place a series of caches along
the river. Some will be at launch points that will be accessible by
river or land. Others will be accessible by water only. You can
find a map of the Tualatin River drainage basin at http://www.tualatinriverkeepers.org. Click here to view other caches in the Lazy
River series.
This particular cache is at the “Rivergrove Boat Ramp”. This is
a great place to launch your kayak, canoe or raft. You can go south
from here for about a mile, but do not try to navigate the Lake
Oswego diversion dam! You can paddle upriver for about two miles
until you hit an impassible area. In both instances, you can easily
return to the boat ramp to take out your craft.
Caution! Padding is potentially a dangerous sport. Lives can be
lost when paddlers don’t follow safe paddling procedures. You must
know your skill level. Never try to overdue it! Paddlers should be
aware of the weather and currents. The water can be cold and rain
can affect the flow of the river. If you are not an experienced
paddler, do not attempt to paddle the river during the cold wet
months. The river rises and runs fast then and you could get into
trouble if you are beyond your skill level. Don't forget your
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)!
These warnings are intended to make you aware of potential
dangers, not to scare you away. Actually, this section of the
Tualatin is a beautiful and calm portion of the river, that is
suitable for the whole family in the summer months as long as you
follow safe paddling procedures. Happy geocaching and paddling!