Past Activity

Coyote Creek Paddle

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Start date: 07/01/2025
Start time: 9:00 AM

Description:

Meet on W. 11th, the Target parking lot and then caravan to the put-in on Cantrell Road. Recommended reimbursement to drivers - $2.50. We'll paddle Coyote Creek to the south, and then we will turn around and paddle into Fern Ridge Reservoir. This is flat water - no rifles. Note: there is no ramp at the put-in; depending on the water level, getting into/out of your boat may require some assistance from another person. Please have at least a 10' rope attached to your bow. There may be mosquitoes - long sleeves and perhaps repellent and a sun hat are recommended. We'll be done paddling around 12:30-1pm.

Photo by: Heidi Anderson

Event Leader: Lana Lindstrom
Event Leader Phone: 541-683-1409
Event Leader Email: lana_lindstrom@hotmail.com
Assistant Leader: Denise Rubenstein
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Valley
Departure Location: Eugene Target, W11th, parking lot closest to W11th
Rating: Easy
Roundtrip total drive miles: 20 miles
Season: 2025
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: PFD's must be buckled and worn at all times. If your boat is 10' or longer, you will need a Waterway Access Permit (https://myodfw.com/articles/waterway-access-and-aquatic-invasive-species-permits). No Inflatable Kayaks. Water and sunscreen. Paddling/biking/gardening gloves are helpful to avoid blisters.
participant prerequisites: Have some paddling experience in your water craft.
Conditions:
Total Distance:
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain:
Non-Member Fees: 8
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

It was an amazing collection of colorful kayaks in various shapes and sizes: one sit-upon, three origami folding boats, three short play boats, and six lightweight touring kayaks. Thirteen women helped each other load and unload the boats, and get into and out of the water safely. We paddled up Coyote Creek for about 45 minutes and then turned around, paddled past the launch on Cantrell Road almost to W. 11th, and then back to the starting point. Beautiful day to be on the water, listening to birds, watching a curious grebe and great blue heron while colorful butterflies and dragonflies flitted about.

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