IAC Clackamas River Oregon Campout Nov 17-19 2006

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:51 pm

So where is clackamas town center?? I saw Estacada on the map but couldn't find the aforementioned.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:59 pm

We could also meet at the Clackamas Ranger Station in Estacada on Or224 - it's right on the south side of the road before entering town. I'm not exactly sure what the exit is for Town Center....
Jasan would probably know. Are you out there?

Westy78 · Post by **Westy78** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:00 pm

Been doing some messing around with my topo program while I try to fight off this cold today at home. It will be roughly a 45 mile drive from Estacada to the "campsite". About 20 miles from the hwy224 route 63 interchange at Ripplebrook ranger station which will take us south along the Collawash River. Final GPS coordinates will be roughly 44° 53.748n x 122° 00.275w and put us at around 2300ft.

Here are a couple screen shots of the route elevation profile and where in the middle of nowhere we will be. Follow the red route from Estacada.

Westy78 · Post by **Westy78** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:03 pm

hambone wrote:We could also meet at the Clackamas Ranger Station in Estacada on Or224 - it's right on the south side of the road before entering town. I'm not exactly sure what the exit is for Town Center....
Jasan would probably know. Are you out there?

I'm not sure of the exit number but it will be the Sunnyside Rd. exit. The Town Center is directly to the right after the exit.

http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?&addr= ... own+Center

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:08 pm

Wow that was quick! I just went to Googlemaps, and found out it's the Sunnyside exit, glad to be of help......
I like your maps, cool stuff. We should meet somewhere before and caravan there, it's so much fun seeing buses in the rear view mirror.
Hope yer feeling better. Drink plenty of juice and tea.

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:45 pm

You guys are the shitz. =D>

deschutestrout · Post by **deschutestrout** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:07 pm

(*$$@# I wish I could join you guys! Looks like a blast! This weekend isn't looking good for me....too much going on here to break away...schucks....darn. Have a great, safe time and drink one (or several) for me!

LiveonJG · Post by **LiveonJG** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:10 pm

So what's it going to be? Estacada or Clackamas Town center? Looks like it'll be just me and my dog after all. I got my gear out today and am gettin' pretty jazzed!

-John

Westy78 · Post by **Westy78** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:16 pm

OK I'm bored. Dial up beware!

Westy78 · Post by **Westy78** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:17 pm

LiveonJG wrote:So what's it going to be? Estacada or Clackamas Town center? Looks like it'll be just me and my dog after all. I got my gear out today and am gettin' pretty jazzed!
-John

I'd say Town Center would be easiest for everyone to find.

LiveonJG · Post by **LiveonJG** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:47 pm

Westy78 wrote:OK I'm bored. Dial up beware!

Thanks!

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:46 am

Those maps sure are nice! They look pretty accurate too.
It was a beautiful bike ride to work this morning, it actually feels warm out there. Hope it sticks around...

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:52 am

The latest forecast for our destination, looks to be improving slightly:

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Probability of measurable precipitation 50 percent. South wind 12 mph. High 44.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Low 33.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. High 44.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Probability of measurable precipitation 20 percent. Low 33.

Sunday: Rain. Probability of measurable precipitation 60 percent. High 44.

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:46 pm

No if that forecast can guarantee solid roadways, we will be set! =D>

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:49 pm

That's why I have a huge 1893 locomotive cowcatcher mounted on the front of my bus!
We shouldn't have much to worry about, most of the route is on paved roads, and the rainfall has been typical, nothing too crazy...and things seemed really solid when I was out that way last Friday.
Hey VWs can float, right? Wonder if that applies to buses too?
I'm not gonna have much wood to bring. I'll stop at the grocery store and pick up a couple bundles tho. Once you get a fire goin you can even burn the wet stuff.

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IAC Clackamas River Oregon Campout Nov 17-19 2006