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May 5, 2012If you have already been out to the nude beaches this year, please let the rest of us know what the water levels are like at Collins/Sauvie and Rooster Rock. Just respond here, tell us the date you went, and what area you went to, as in entrance at Collins or if you still have to walk through water to get to Sand Island at Rooster and so on. Sharing info is part of what this group is about.
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- SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserMay 11, 2012I lifted this report from a posting on Craig's List dated May 10th. Lifted test is is bold.
Another "high-water" year so forget about "beach" for a while. The main
trail east from the parking lot is partially flooded, but you can wade
it. The bluff trail is o.k., but slides and fallen trees are a problem.
If you go: be sure to carry a can of insect repellant, pruning shears
(blackberry bushes) and a water-proof mat since the ground is very wet.
The loop trail on top of the bluff may take you to dry beach at the
eastern end, but I haven't tried it. As a favor to us all please post
updates on conditions after your visit. Thanks.
I suspect that Collins Beach on Sauvie Island is best at entrance 5, as that is the highest ground there, but I have seen nothing about water levels on line so far, but there have been several posts about how peopel ahve had a good time there, so there is some beach there to get some sun.ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserMay 13, 2012Copy and pasted from a Craig's List posting about Rooster Rock dated May 13. Copied text in bold
Went to the Rock yesterday and you don't have to take the upper woods
trail. The trail along the high water will get you down there, all
though no beach but plenty of spots in the upper section to lay in the
sun
In other news, I have been informed that although Entrance 5 & 6 at Collins Beach on Sauvie Island have the most beach area, Entrances 1 & 2 have little slivers of beach area and you can walk down the entire beach length on the river side of the beach in ankle deep water.ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserMay 23, 2012Here is a website that monitors the Columbia River water levels.
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=pqr&gage=vapw1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserJun 3, 2012This was posted on Craig's List for conditions at Rooster Rock and dated June 2dn.
Water level is beginning to recede, and mosquito level is increasing.
There is no sandy beach area yet, but the east end afords a grassy area for relaxing.
stay tuned for your next Rooster Rock update.ReagierenAntworten - RE
Jun 16, 2012I went to Collins beach today; water levels are still high but there is still plenty of room for a multitude of people and with this hot weather it is receding rapidly . Although I have never paid much attention to which entrance I use, I gather from previous entries that the one I use, and your best bet, is the 5th entrance. I haven't had any trouble with mosquito's except for when I'm in the trees between the beach and the road.ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserJun 23, 2012Copied off of a Craig's List post about Rooster Rock.
Conditions as of Wednesday, June 20th
Water level has made a small resurgence reclaiming some previously dry land. (arg....)
There are still areas for laying in the sun in the grassy meadow, and by the yuccas.
the Mosquitoes are present - not tooooo bad, but still noticeableReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserJun 28, 2012posted on Craig's List on June 27
The Columbia is up and not expected to fall significantly until the end
of the week (google:Columbia River stages-NOAA) The lower trail is
under water in most places so use the bluff trail. As usual, the
mosquitoes are swarming so take 2 cans of Deep Woods Off (they are not
too bad in full-sun areas). Don't make the mistake of trying to walk
barefoot in standing water. You can put an underwater snag through your
foot like I did some years ago and get a serious infection. P.S.: with
so little sunning space available it's a good idea to get there early.
NOTE: I have noticed that in comments for both Rooster Rick and Collins Beach on Sauvie Island, tht people report that mosquitoes seem to be concentrated in the wooded areas. It seems they like the shade and cooler temperatures. To avoid them you might try to find places to settle away from the wooded areas. At Sauvie there is still shade away fromt eh heavily wooded areas and at Rooster you may find shade on Sand Island, which does not have thick enough woods to host mosquitoes.ReagierenAntworten - BE
Jun 28, 2012Sauvie Island - Collins BeachI was at Collins Beach this afternoon. I entered at the third entrance and walked north to the end of the nude beach. Upon emerging from the trees at the third entrance, it was necessary to wade through about 6" of water to reach the beach. Then, moving north, there were at least three times where I had to enter the water to pass, and in one area, the water was near the top of my thighs (I'm 6'1"). On my return trip back to the car, I chose to exit at the northernmost entrance and walk the road. It's slow going through the water and weeds. In the woods, the mosquitoes are ferocious, but on the sand, they're almost not even present. All that said, it was a wonderful overcast afternoon, and I spent a good half hour in meditation alone in the stone labyrinth.
ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserJun 29, 2012Posted on Craig's List on Jun 28th.
Well, the water level has come up - AGAIN....arg
THERE IS NO BEACH...
The trail down the hill from the bathrooms require, in some places, to
"hug" the hillside to avoid the water. If you're wearing sandels, and
naked - the water will not be a problem. The trail past Yucca Flats
(the sandy area where the yuccas are growing) eventually is under water -
again if you're wearing sandels and naked the water will not be a
problem.
Mosquitos are there, but not as bad as in the past. Use replent and you should be fine.
some terms for future reference:
Bluff trail - trail along the hillside, where you can look down to the nudie area.
Yucca Flats - area where the bluff trail drops down from the hillside,
popular area when the water is high - empty when the river is low and
has a beach.
The Meadow - the grassy area past the flooded enterance where everyone is curretly laying out.ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserJul 7, 2012July 6th. Went to Collins on Sauvie island. The water levels were still a bit high, but there was plenty of beach area near entrances 4 & 5. I noticed there were a few cars parked near entrance 2, but i heard there is only a sliver of dry beach there.ReagierenAntworten
- SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserJul 12, 2012Posted on Craig's List July 11th.
Well finally the water seems to be beginning to recede.
Sandy areas, though saturated, are begining to appear.
The water is cold.
There are quite a few areas in the tall grass were "nesting" places have been made.
Mosquitoes are ever present - nasty little fuckers, so bring repellent.ReagierenAntworten - BEJul 13, 2012
Collins Beach this afternoon. Water levels are down and it was possible to walk from Entrance 3 to the north end (didn't quite go all the way) without wading. There is still some mud, but I didn't sink in. The mosquitoes were worse in the vegetation than on the sand, as usual, but not as ferocious as a week ago.
ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserJul 16, 2012July 13th.
i finally made it out to Rooster Rock. The lower trail was under about six feet of water. My riend and I simply set up camp just off the higher trail next to the water. The problem was we were on a slope, which made it hard to move into positions to get eually sunned on all sides.
The water was cold when I first went in, but after a minute I got used to it, an dso although it is cold it is swimable.
Because my friend told me on her previous trip, ther were better areas futher in we were not really that far off eh main entrance. In retrospect we probably could have found a bit more level of an area to set up camp.
Tentatively plan to go again on Tuesday, July 17.ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserJul 17, 2012This was posted on Craig's list on July 16.
The river forecast looks bad for the rest of the week. Levels will
fluctuate but increase until the weekend (GOOGLE: "Columbia River
Stages"). The mosquitoes are VERY bad so take 2 cans of repellant
spray. After 40 years of RRocking I've seen worse, but it may be a very
long time before the beach is open.ReagierenAntworten - BEAug 1, 2012
Collins Beach: Water levels are quite a bit lower than the last time I was there a few weeks ago. There's a lot more beach now, and it's possible to walk without wading from entrance #4 to the north end - it appears to be the same south. Even in most places down by the water. The mosquitoes weren't even bad this evening. Full moonrise over the Columbia River was spectacular.
ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserAug 3, 2012i went to Collins Beach today and the water level was down so tha tyou could walk the entire beach from the area at entrance 5 all the way to clothed beach. i accidentally went to far and ended up inteh clothed section, as there are no clear markers indicating where the nude beach ends and the clothed beach begins and i am also partially blind.
Anyway, go to any entrance from 1-5 and there will be some beach area. The trail between entrance 5 & 6 was dry, so I assume that areas 6-9 also has beach area, but i didn't explore in that direction, so i don't know 100% for sure.ReagierenAntworten - BEAug 8, 2012
I was at Rooster Rock this evening. While there were a few brave souls slogging through the knee-deep mud and water on the trails from the beach, I didn't have much time, and did not make it through. The good news is the mosquitoes were not bad at all.
ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserAug 8, 2012i copied and pasted this from a post on Craig's List. The post was dated Aug. 7th.
Report: The main trails are mostly dry both the primary and secondary.
The cross trail from the secondary trail is still under water. The main
trail is dry all the way to the beach but you have to double back west
to get to the beach. The mud starts again just after you head west from
the sand dunes. It's going to be September before you can get to the
island (at least). Lots of dry areas, so don't be discouraged.ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserAug 9, 2012I went to Rooster Rock today, and as the overcast had not burned off completely when we arrived we explored a bit.
The lower trail that is the first to cut to the beach is under knee deep water, but you will come out onto dry land. once you reach the river, turn left and there are some small niches to set up camp, but you have to step over the trunks of fallen brush.
If you wich to not have to go through mud or water, take the high trail to the end, and then cut back around to the river and head West on the trail above the river. Eventual you will get to a nice beach, and there are a few niches along the way to settle in if you wish.
I swam out to Sand Island, and it is mucyh further than it looks when you start out and there is no place in between shores where your feet would touch bottom. I would advise if anyone is crazy enough to try it, that you look for a place where the two shores are closest.
For me it was a crazy idea to try it as i am recovering from leukemia and have nto regained my stamina back yet. However, when I got tired, i flipped onto my back and relaxed and caught my breath before continuing. Luckily for me somebody had a canoe ont eh island, and they gave me a ride back over, because i barely made it over the first time. Unless you swim regularly, I woudl not advise trying it. Still I had fun and got a great workout.
I added a photo taken at Rooster Rock to my profile. It came out makingme lok like I had not color at all, but I like the composition. When I saw some branches that stuck up high in the air I knew they would make a good background.
Anyway, it may be another month or more before you can walk out to sand island. The beaches are only just starting to appear. If you have a raft, canoe, small boat, you could avoid all the walking and just paddle y9ur way along the water line. Also a boat can carry more stuff in if you are making a full day of it. Not to mention that a boat of some kind may be handy if someone does somethign stupid like swim out to the island when they are not in proper shape, like I did.ReagierenAntworten - SHShyTiger6Ursprünglicher VerfasserAug 27, 2012just got back from Rooster Rock today and will hopefully go back tomorrow.
The first trail off to the left was leveled off by a backhoe and now the worst you would experience is slightly damp sand on the trail. No wading through water or tracking through mud. It is pretty dry.
You can now wade out to Sand Island. I waded out myself and ont eh way there, I followed the sadn bars and the deepest water was waist level. On the way back, I tried to wade in a straight line back to where we ahd settledon teh beach and the highest the water came was up to my nipples, about four and a half feet deep.
There were a lot more people out, but it still was not crowded.
Enjoy!ReagierenAntworten