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The Dalles Riverfront Park is a kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River in the city of The Dalles, Oregon, at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge. This urban park offers easy river access from The Dalles' historic downtown. The spot is in the transition zone between the forested gorge and the semi-arid eastern plateau, benefiting from powerful thermal winds accentuated by the canyon effect. Park facilities (parking, restrooms, green spaces) make access comfortable.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Fresh water from the Columbia River, cool to temperate (13-19°C in summer). 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit recommended. Moderate river current at this point. Moderate chop created by thermal wind against current. Westerly thermal winds at 18-30 knots in summer, can be gustier than in the gorge core. The river is wide in this section, offering a spacious waterway.
River current that can carry riders downstream. Frequent barges and commercial traffic on the Columbia River. Winds can be gusty and irregular in this transition zone. The Dalles Dam downstream creates dangerous currents: respect exclusion zones. Railroad tracks along the shore. Recreational boat traffic near the urban park. Significant summer heat in the semi-arid valley.
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