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-Hyak Park Ramp (Albany)
+======= Hyak Park Ramp (Albany) =======
-WORK IN PROGRESS See Bo
+**WORK IN PROGRESS**  -  See Bob
-This ramp is on the Willamette River between the two Highway 20 bridges going into Albany. It is a single lane ramp. At summer water levels, some boats will need to watch the water depth. The park includes boat trailer parking. It is operated by the Benton County. No fee is charged. The park is day use only but open all year, except when flooding occurs. There is a dock along the ramp, but no separate tie-up dock.
+This ramp is on the Willamette River outside of Albany going toward Corvallis.  It is a single lane ramp, operated by the Benton County.  No fee is charged.  The park is day use only but open all year, except when flooding occurs.  There is a dock along the ramp, but no separate tie-up dock.  Hyak is a day-use park with no overnight camping or parking.
-Location
+Caution: Tall boats can't get down the ramp (need detail).  Consider using [[takena_landing_albany|Takena]] or [[bowman_park_albany|Bowman]] ramps.
+{{:hyak1.jpg?640|}}
+Picture is coming...
+**Location**
 GPS Location: 44.638410, -123.160266
-OpenStreet map
+[[https://umap.openstreetmap.de/en/map/coots-map_138835#12#12/44.638410/-123.160266|OpenStreet map]]
+Street Address: 5000 NW Hwy 20, Albany, OR 97321
+{{::hyakparkmap.png?640|}}
-Access to the park by car is to the left at North Albany Road. Coming from Albany, there is a left turn lane. For all directions, the full traffic light at Highway 20 makes for a safe entry.
+Hyak Park is entered by car from US 20 about 3 miles from the Albany bridges and about a mile towards Albany from the Hwy 20 - Independence Hwy junction.
-Water Character
+**Water Character**
-As of summer 2026, there was a bar off the end of the ramp. If using a motor, one should check that the depth is adequate. Canoes and Kayaks should not have problems. Also, the water current should be watched for off the end of the ramp. If any of these issues are concerning, it might be worth checking out Bowman Park.
+This is on a smooth flowing stretch of the Willamette River.  Downstream a short distance, on the Linn County side, is an interesting slough that goes a quarter mile or so into Bowers Rock State Park (undeveloped).  This slough is called "Little Willamette River" on Google Maps, but that is clearly an exaggeration!
-Across the Willamette from Takena, and slightly upstream, is the Calapooia River confluence and Bryant Park. There is no ramp at Bryant Park, but if a boat can be carried, there is a good beach for launching boats during the warm season.
-The picture above is looking downstream from the launch dock.