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Rooster Rock is a kitesurfing spot in Rooster Rock State Park on the Columbia River, at the western entrance to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. The park is named after the imposing basalt monolith that dominates the landscape. This spot marks the transition between the Portland valley and the gorge proper, benefiting from the beginning of the Venturi effect that characterizes the Gorge wind corridor. Westerly thermal winds are less powerful than upstream but remain regular in summer.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Fresh water from the Columbia River, cool to temperate (13-19°C in summer). 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in spring and fall. Moderate river current in this wider section. Light to moderate chop during thermal winds. Westerly winds at 15-25 knots in summer, less consistent than in the gorge core. Wide waterway with shallow sandy areas ideal for maneuvers.
River current that can carry riders downstream. Frequent barges and commercial traffic on the Columbia River. The Rooster Rock monolith creates wind turbulence zones. Recreational boat traffic, especially on weekends (popular area near Portland). Railroad tracks and I-84 highway along the shore. Cold water outside summer. Respect state park swimming zones.
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