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Siltcoos River Tour – July 25th

July 25, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

$60.00

10:30 to 11:30 –  Orientation, Instruction & Outfitting.

11:00 to 12:00  – Paddle along the waterway while learning some skills.

12:00 to 1:00  –  Lunch and talk about local natural history.

1:00 to 2:30  –  Paddling further and optional skills practice.

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This tour starts at Westlake Park on Siltcoos Lake.  This is a Lane County Park.  Parking here costs $4 per vehicle.  It is located off of Highway 101, 6.5 miles South of Florence. 67 miles from Eugene.

Siltcoos River Tours

 

Siltcoos is located South of Florence among the chain of lakes.  The lake is the largest one on the Oregon coast and it has a 3 mile long river that drains to the ocean.  Siltcoos river is a very calm and friendly waterway that has a dam about halfway down.  The dam keeps water in the lake for recreation as people enjoy sailing and fishing on it.  Below the dam the river has a tidal exchange which can affect your paddling.  Many logs in the sinuous stream make for fun challenges.  Sand dunes become the main habitat until reaching the mighty Pacific Ocean.

Along the way there are plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities for you to enjoy.  Many birds including eagles, osprey, heron, kingfisher, gulls, ducks, plover, etc.  Sometimes we have been lucky enough to see river otters going about their daily business.  Silently underneath are salmon and steelhead heading up to the lake via the fish ladder at the dam.

The Siuslaw and Kuitsh are the local Native American tribes who lived off of this coastal forested land.  They used long canoes to get around the lakes and stream (photo below).  The have a rich culture and before the Europeans came their quality of life was second to none.  Thanks to Lane Community College for this photo and info!

Details

Date:
July 25, 2023
Time:
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost:
$60.00
Event Category:

Venue

Westlake County Park
Westlake, OR 97493 United States + Google Map