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Biggs Silos / Maryhill → Rufus paddle-downwind route

Oregon, United States · 45.6900, -120.7900

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conditions & access

Best wind

Strong Gorge westerly

Season

Gorge wind season

Water

Large Columbia River swell

Experience

Expert eastern-Gorge downwinder

Hazards

Uncertain silos access, very large Rufus swell, strong current, main-channel traffic and cross-state shuttle complexity.

Parking & access

Verify whether the Biggs silos launch is currently legal; use Maryhill only under its current posted park rules and arrange a Rufus shuttle.

“Progression Project forum experienced Gorge guidance identifies the Biggs silos to Rufus line as a short, high-quality paddle-downwind route and says Maryhill can substitute if the silos launch is unavailable.”

— via Progression Project forum — public topic and post research, last verified 2026-08-02

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com The Wall Marker 40 (0.75 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): The Wall Marker 40 (0.75 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/86772 wx.ikitesurf.com

Tides

NOAA CO-OPS Tide predictions — station 9440079 Nearest tide station, 96 km from the launch. tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov

Local guides

forum.progressionproject.com Blalock → Arlington paddle-downwind route https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/hood-river-runs/5177/8 forum.progressionproject.com

Links are community-sourced and open directly on the provider's site. Verify conditions locally before riding.

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