Mile 14 Report
Boardman SP, cliffs, Thomas Creek
August 10, 2014
Except for the couple camping, there was nothing noteworthy.
Report Details
Except for the couple camping, there was nothing noteworthy. The trail from Whaleshead to the dunes area remains well maintained, except in the dunes area itself, where there is constant movement and erosion.
Conditions
Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 13. Walking or running: 11. Other Activities: camping. It was unusual to find a couple camping. But it was adjacent to a small highway access, and no negative activities were obvious.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
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Boardman SP, cliffs, Thomas Creek
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