Mile 246 Dispatch
July 1, 2021
by TerryH
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Dead harbor seal, about 5 ft in length, north end of Roads End beachNorth end of Roads End beach, where the high cliffs beginJuly 1, 2021
Baby dolphin, about 2 ft in length, north end of Roads End beachnorth end of Roads End beach, where the high cliffs beginJuly 1, 2021
Other Mile 246 Reports (28)
2022
August 18, 2022 - gianna70
Usually large amount of broken mussel shells, concentrated on the north end of the mile. Small amount of trash picked up - mostly fishing line. Four dead birds observed.
June 26, 2022 - gianna70
Beautiful day with many visitors to the mile during the approximately two hours I was there. No major concerns to report.
April 17, 2022 - TerryH
For the past few days a very large raptor, possibly a Golden Eagle, has been cruising the northern end of Roads End beach. Today, I walked the beach hoping to spot it but only saw some turkey...
February 6, 2022 - gianna70
Basic, sunny day at the beach, approaching high tide. I did carry 3 pieces of pressure treated wood off of mile 245, which I use to access mile 246. See pic below.
2021
April 17, 2021 - gianna70
Dense fog burned off with increasing warm sunshine. There was a SOLVE beach clean up event at Roads End, but that didn't seem to be the driving factor for the large number of people visiting mile 246...
2020
December 31, 2020 - gianna70
With the tide being low there were some people walking along the cliff to get to the inlet between that cliff and god's thumb. I did not do that for fear of unexpected waves. Noted differences in the...
November 1, 2020 - TerryH
There's a tree swing, not far from the beach, on the property of 7975 NW Logan (northern most house in Roads End). I question whether the property owner installed it. I'll check it out. Photo-...
September 9, 2020 - gianna70
The weather was stunning, which may have accounted for the larger volume of visitors to the mile.
July 25, 2020 - EJD
This is such a beautiful mile, the series of hidden beaches beyond the first headland never seem to get added to the reports so I wanted to help out. I noted there were agates present on the...
July 10, 2020 - nelsonstar
Arrived at Mile 246 around 12:30 pm and ended the walk about 2:30pm. During my time there I saw 40 people and 8 dogs. I am not counting the 2 people and 2 dogs that came with me. Saw quite a few...
May 25, 2020 - gianna70
Arrived at mile 246 at 2:35 pm and ended the mile walk at 3:22 pm. During that time we saw 11 people and 1 dog not including the two of us and the 1 dog we brought. Saw what appeared to be two new...
March 15, 2020 - TerryH
Dead sea lion, no head, located on north Roads End beach where the exposed cliffs begin. Recent tire tracks indicate the Park Ranger may already be aware. Submittted Marine Mammal report for Mr....
February 2, 2020 - TerryH
A large piece of electronics, in the cove, just north of the Roads End headland (the Point). Weighs about 15-20 lbs. Maybe from a boat? Also, more little wire bundles in the same location. Re-...
2019
December 25, 2019 - gianna70
I went out to observe the King Tides. The access point to mile 246 is on 245 and the water was coming right up to the base of the walkway. Therefore I only took pictures of 246 from mile 245 and didn...
November 3, 2019 - gianna70
Human impacts observed included rock-hounding, vehicle tire tracks, and large plastic marine debris items.
September 21, 2019 - gianna70
SOLVE litter pick-up taking place. A fissure appears to be developing at the base of a bluff.
July 11, 2019 - gianna70
Landslide observed. Large quantity of crab shells in the wrackline. No human impacts visible
March 24, 2019 - gianna70
More beach litter than usual. Signs of rock fall from cliffs. Many people out on the low tide.
February 25, 2019 - gianna70
Walked the bulk of the mile with Wayne Hale and Starla Nelson. Beautiful day. Minimal debris/garbage (1 plastic grocery sack full as well as a piece of a red brick and 5 pieces of wood). Deposited...
January 12, 2019 - gianna70
This walk was done in conjunction with the Marine Debris Shoreline Survey. We carried two pallets off the beach plus a few pieces of pressure treated lumber.
2018
December 30, 2018 - haleyeah503
Was unable to reach the northern half of mile 246 again due to water levels. There was miminal debris found on the second quarter and was able to carry it back with me. From the amount of debris...
November 4, 2018 - vleboeuf
No major beach issues noted as people were primarily walking and exploring the rocky shore. However, significant erosion noted on the south side of Cascade Head bluffs. Was pleasantly surprised to...
2014
December 13, 2014 - Volunteer Trainer
Note- Documentation from 1996: Sea star wasting observed and photographed in 1996 by Nancy Chase:"When I talked to you (Fawn) at the conference I mentioned that I had observed some disintegrating...
2013
February 26, 2013 - TerryH
My son crossed over the rocky Point at the north end of Roads End Mile 245 and found what looks like the remains of a boat: large pieces of fiberglass, oil can and a boat battery. Japanese writing...
2010
March 27, 2010 - Corrina
I walked down the roads end beach, then hiked up the trail to westwind on Saturday. On Sunday, I hiked the other direction from Westwind. On Saturday, I observed several (3?) people climbing up the...
2009
May 28, 2009 - TerryH
Tide was low enough and there was enough sand to walk well into Mile 246. So... I took this gorgeous pic of Cascade Head. Just had to share.
2007
April 18, 2007 - [email protected]
General: I finally got a look around the point, and it was clear. The low tide at -1.3' was doable but not very safe to climb rocks to get there. in a few weeks I will be checking if I can find a...