Mile 13.5 - -13.5 RBD West Jetty End

-13.5 RBD West Jetty End

Best route for paddlers is following South Pass and then exiting RBD at the end of the West Jetty. If the winds are calm from the West or South, paddle around the end of the West Jetty (BRD -13.5 BHP) and follow the shoreline of S. South Pass Island to the best sandbar for your ultimate landing. In north winds go to the ocean side. In south winds stay on the backside. Make your camp. Time to celebrate!

Best End Place: Lower South Pass Island

Lower South Pass Island is the very best beach out of all the choices at the end of South Pass. Not only does it have the most sand, but it tends to mound up higher than other islands found in the Birdsfoot Delta. Shallow approach. Keep your distance until you see a good beach and then dive in at a perpendicular to avoid capsize or taking waves over sides. Best bet: paddle 1/2 mile along island, curve around outside edge, and paddle back in from calm water on backside. Safer landings and no waves. Highest sand on farthest SW end of the island. Double check tide predictions and make sure your camp is well above (at least a foot) high tide.