Profile: 1/2 knot downstream current in calm water. Snags and some
shallow areas abound.
Drop off for paddlers will be available at 6AM on Sunday
and pick up no later than 3PM. The transition will not be fully set
up by 6AM but the general zone for placing your boat will be designated. Paddlers
launch into the Sammamish Slough at Luke McRedmond Park in Redmond.
The park is next to Redmond Way on 159th PL NE and can be driven to from Leary
Way or Redmond Way. Use your favorite mapping program to locate your best
approach.
Primary drop-off/pick-up parking is available across Redmond Way in the Charter
Bank parking lot. Please, no cars into the park entry.
There is a path entry to Luke McRedmond on the slough side of that lot that
leads to the park under the overpass. Please be aware that the Sammamish River
Trail is open to the public and care must be taken in handling your boats.
Please, no cars into the park entry.
Paddle downstream approx. 12 miles. After exiting from the mouth
of Sammamish Slough, paddle past Kenmore Air taking heed of seaplanes. Look
for balloons
at the end of Log Boom Park's dock. Leave the dock to your right and head
into shore to the beach, disembark and touch off to your Half Marathon teammate
or continure onto the run if you are and Iron Solo.
*No oarlocks.
*Canoes, kayaks, surfski's, Huki's, C-Lions and outriggers to 4'6" OK.
*Approved pfd's are required
*Log Boom Park Take-out will have grassy areas for your boat.
*If you don't want your kayak to be placed in the gravel at the beach,
request that it be taken and placed on the lawn.
*Your support group will be allowed to assist you.
