Sea Kayak - Diablo & Ross Lakes

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Sea Kayak - Diablo & Ross Lakes

Spend a week getting away from it all on gorgeous and glittering Ross and Diablo Lakes!

  • Sea Kayak III
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 50.0 mi
  • Maximum Wind: 15 kts
  • Maximum Waves: 3.0 ft
  • Pace: 3.0+

TBA with leaders permission

Come and be surrounded by stunning snow capped mountains and beautiful forests while paddling on sunny and warm Ross and Diablo Lakes. This is a fun, relaxing and sometimes challenging week of camping, paddling, swimming, hiking or just being lazy on a sunny dock.  We’ll explore creeks, canyons, rapids, waterfalls and all kinds of birds and critters in a different kind of paddling paradise.  Immersion wear required and you must have kayak camping experience. Shuttle fees: $50. Camping fees may apply.

Route/Place

Ross, Diablo & Gorge Lakes



  • Green Trails North Cascades Ross Lake No. 16SX

    Green Trails Diablo Dam No. 48

    Green Trails Ross Lake No. 16

    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

These eight essentials plus The Ten Essentials are required on all sea kayaking trips.  All but the whistle and clothing should be provided with any kayak rental.

  1. Floatation in both ends of the kayak
  2. U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  3. Paddle
  4. Spray skirt
  5. Bilge pump with floatation
  6. Self-rescue paddle float
  7. Waterproof whistle
  8. Appropriate clothing for the conditions encountered seasonally
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