Columbia River: Ridegfield & Woodland Area
The river near Woodland offers many sea kayak trips. Paddle the quiet sloughs and sandy beaches around Bachelor Island off the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. From Austin Point explore Sand Island, Warrior Rock Lighthouse, Multnomah Channel, Lewis River, and the north end of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. Trips vary from 5 to 15 nm.
launch points
- Austin Point, Port of Woodland
- Miller's Landing, Port of Ridgefield
on the water
Bachelor Island
Bachelor Island lies alongside the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge on the Columbia River. It offers miles of quiet sloughs on the east side of the island and sandy beaches along the west side. It's 8 nm around the island. That distance can be extended to 12 nm by exploring north of the island towards Sand Island and the mouth of the Lewis River.
Austin Point
There's lots to explore from the Austin Point. Across the river explore Warrior Point lighthouse and paddle into Multnomah Channel and Scappoose Bay. To the north explore Sand Island, the town of St. Helens, or paddle up to Goat and Martin Islands. To the south lies the mouth of the Lewis River and the north end of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge.
- Suitable Activities: Sea Kayaking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Sea Kayak II/III
- Length: 10.0 nm
- Land Manager: Port of Ridgefield
- Parking Permit Required: None
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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- Columbia River: Austin Point Area
- Columbia River: Bachelor Island
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