Mile 111 Report
Merchants Beach north end
May 5, 2013
Not the best visit today.
Report Details
Not the best visit today. First, I decided to access the mile via the coast trail at Toyko Ln. The access has been further blocked with a new locked gate and private property sign, and I was not able to find a place to park, so was unable to access the trail. (I'll complete a report for mile 110 and attach photos, same date.) It was hot everywhere except the shoreline, which was foggy with a cold wind blowing from the south. On my return walk, facing into the wind, my eyes stung and burned and teared so badly I could hardly see. I've been walking this beach for over 30 years and never had such an experience. I'm guessing it was because of the rolling hills of gorse to the south near Wiskey Run, as it was in full bloom. (very pretty!)
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 4. Other Activities: 4 - Kiteflying.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
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