| Description:
When the Wilson gets
high contrary to popular belief there are still park and play
opportunities to be had. The prime example of this is the Cedar
Butte Wave which comes in just down stream from Jordan Creek above
the Cedar Butte Road Bridge. This wave gives you the opportunity to
spin like crazy and throw some mean blunts on a really fast green
wave. The Cedar Butte is a little v-wave with two blunting shoulders
meeting in at breaking wave. It is hard to beat the feeling of throwing
a big blunt right and then a big blunt left in rapid succession. This wave is
quite dynamic and if you catch the surge right air blunts become possible.
The Cedar Butte Wave is the fourth wave back in
the wave train above the bridge and depending on the river level
several of the other waves in the wave train may be surfing options
but none are as good as the fourth back in the wave train.
This is another strong intermediate and expert
wave due to the need to roll quickly to make the eddy. The wave and
the water level that it comes in at are different every year but
river levels between 9 ft. and 10 ft. are always good for the Cedar
Butte Wave.
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| Eddy Service:
There is eddy on river-right along the rock wall in the mini gorge upstream
from the bridge. This eddy is not very wide or very long so roll
quickly and paddle hard back into the eddy. If you miss the eddy
catch the next eddy downstream on river-left and make a strong ferry
into the upper eddy or carry your boat back up
until you can seal launch back into the eddy. This eddy is a lot of
work but well worth it when the wave is in. |
| Water Levels:
9.3 - 10.5ft: These are levels where the Cedar
Butte Waves works. The prime level is around 9.5 ft.
Above 11 ft: Some of the waves in this wave
train might still work but chances are there will be something
better elsewhere and the eddy service will be a challenge. |
| Gauge:
Wilson River at Tillamook, OR.
Be aware that river levels on the Wilson change quickly watch
especially for big spikes during periods of heavy rain. |
| Season:
Rainy Season, October to May
during or after periods of very heavy rain |
| Difficulty:
Strong Intermediate to
Expert. No serious hazards but having a strong, quick roll is
essential to make the eddies. Watch out for wood and other debris
moving downstream! |
| Driving Directions:
Located above the
first bridge downstream of the Jordan Creek, Wilson River confluence
which is near mile post 18 on Oregon Highway 6. |
| Closest Town: Tillamook, OR |
| Closest Services: If you need gas,
food or anything else Tillamook is twenty minutes away. |
| Other Local Attractions if the play isn't
in: Check out the Tillamook Cheese Factory or go on a hike or
mountain bike ride on the abundant trails in the Coast Range. |
| Closest Camping: There are
campgrounds up river from the Cedar Butte Wave. Abundant opportunities
exist for camping at undeveloped sites along the river and off of
mountain roads near by. |
| Local's Tips: If the river is above
10.5 feet and still going up you should be on your to way some where else to paddle like
Lake Creek near Eugene. Combine a run down Jordan Creek with the
Cedar Butte Wave. If the river level drops and the wave starts to
green out head down stream to the 16 Mile Hole or 12 Mile Waves. |
| Local Kayak Shops: Alder Creek and
Next Adventure are shops to hit in Portland. |
