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Willamette RiverMichael’s Landing / North Riverfront Park to Hyak Park boat ramp
A separate nine-mile Willamette day trip from north Corvallis to Hyak Park, with a direct road shuttle.
Access and safety sources last checked September 9, 2026.
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Access and shuttle
A separate nine-mile Willamette day trip from north Corvallis to Hyak Park, with a direct road shuttle.
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Put-in
Michael’s Landing / North Riverfront ParkUnload at the rustic Michael’s Landing approach, then use lawful upper parking.
Take-out
Hyak Park boat rampHyak is open dawn to dusk. Its ramp has little space to set a boat aside.
Road shuttle
Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Unload at the rustic Michael’s Landing approach, then use lawful upper parking.
- Hyak is open dawn to dusk. Its ramp has little space to set a boat aside.
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- Current and riprap at the take-out
- Rocks and woody side channels
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Willamette River at Corvallis, OR. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Route and distance9 miles
Distance between the named access points in the linked manager guide.
- Launch coordinate provenanceMapped launch and landing
Water Trail and Marine Board features 1027/1018 identify the facilities at river miles 131 and 122. Michael’s point matches the waterside landing. Hyak was refined to the visible ramp’s water entry in georeferenced imagery, south of the trail’s access-area pin; approximate waterline position.
- Conditions posturePlanning only
The Corvallis gauge is nearby same-river context outside this exact reach. It does not assess launch conditions or wood hazards. No verified station-specific recreational cutoff supports a live score.
- Access and safety review2026-09-09
Guide and current manager pages checked. Verify notices again before travel; a past review is not a statement of current paddling suitability.
- Campingnone
Hyak prohibits camping and overnight parking. Use this as a day trip; the water-trail guide’s overnight itinerary requires separate lawful parking arrangements.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- Willamette Water Trail Michael’s–Hyak itinerary
- Launch infrastructure imagery reference
- Oregon Marine Board launch inventory
- Boat Oregon access, obstructions and regulations map
- Oregon Waterway Access Permit requirements
- Michael’s Landing mapped access
- Hyak mapped access and landing cautions
- Benton County Hyak hours and restrictions
- Corvallis North Riverfront water access
- USGS 14171600 station
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What water level is best for the Michael’s Landing / North Riverfront Park to Hyak Park boat ramp route on the Willamette River?
This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.
Where does the Michael’s Landing / North Riverfront Park to Hyak Park boat ramp route on the Willamette River start and end?
This route starts at Michael’s Landing / North Riverfront Park and ends at Hyak Park boat ramp, about 9 river miles on the water.
Is the Michael’s Landing / North Riverfront Park to Hyak Park boat ramp route on the Willamette River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.
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