Mile 261 Report
January 3, 2023
by MatthewsE
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Boat Ramp from state parking....damage by previous weeks King tidesNorth end of mile 261 Boat RampJanuary 3, 2023
North End Mile 261North End Mile 261January 3, 2023
storm water drainnorth end of mile 261January 3, 2023
surf full of foamNorth end of mile 261
Wood-Wrack ZoneSouth end of mile 261January 3, 2023
toy sand shovelsouth end of mile 261 Bare ZoneJanuary 3, 2023
Styrofoamsouth end of mile 261January 3, 2023
pop canmiddle of mile 261January 3, 2023
small tennis ballmiddle of mile 261January 3, 2023
logs in the wood zonemiddle of mile 261January 3, 2023
cutting scars on the dunesmiddle of mile 261January 3, 2023
cracks in dunesmiddle of mile 261January 3, 2023
eroding foredunesnorth end of mile 261January 3, 2023
south end of mile 261south end of mile 261January 3, 2023
Other Mile 261 Reports (37)
2023
January 7, 2023 - beattieb
Commenting on the previous mile report, 1/3/23. Thank you Erik for reporting. The big differences I see from your photos are increased rock exposure and sluffing of sand bank below the condominiums...
2022
November 13, 2022 - beattieb
Overall general continued erosion of sandstone bluff, new cracks in bluff seen. Continued sluffing of dune edge just below condominiums north of the parking lot. White paint line on riprap.
September 28, 2022 - beattieb
Surf much higher today with large waves and wind. Pond drainage eroding sand ramp built for dory launching.
September 27, 2022 - beattieb
Shore line berm continues to grow and the pool of water on the dune side still exists. All rocks almost completely covered with water near high tide, evidence of some new erosion on cape.
September 6, 2022 - MatthewsE
My First Report for this AreaThis seemed like a long stretch of mile, but nice and smooth. About a 3rd into the mile the beach seemed to split into two levels...what I mean is it wasn't completely...
July 4, 2022 - beattieb
Large groups of people arriving and setting up over the entire mile. High number of visitors setting up for the fireworks show, small beach fires, many tents, swimming, kayaking, surfing, kite flying...
July 3, 2022 - beattieb
We stayed until 1:00, when we left there were more and more people showing up hard to estimate total number Returned at 4:15, estimated 1000 people, 2 boats with trailers.
June 12, 2022 - beattieb
Increased erosion of ramp, and repairs to this access. Increased erosion of drain pipe area and natural changes to sand bar creating a water way about 100 yards long.
May 23, 2022 - beattieb
Pretty quiet morning. 2 hours later there were 50 people, and 40+/- cars in the parking lot. Water erosion on top of cape evident, two large trees are all that is left of the forest. These trees are...
April 17, 2022 - beattieb
Sand movement has covered the exposed base rocks near the cape and south of the ramp. There is a area just west of the boat ramp that is much lower showing exposed loose rocks 4-6" diameter. Boats...
February 14, 2022 - beattieb
Sand is moving back covering exposed rock and piling up along sand bank. Recent erosion, sand sluffing down south side of sand dune near access to path up the dune. See picture...
2021
December 29, 2021 - beattieb
General increase in erosion, including under the boat ramp on the south side of the ramp.
September 25, 2021 - beattieb
Busy busy day at the cape. 500 cars parked is just a number, lot was full people circling for a spot. We saw three wedding parties and one engagement party. Many walkers, surfers and sitters...
September 2, 2021 - beattieb
Minimal garbage was found for thIs high use area. I have heard volunteer citizens frequently clean up this area. However there were still dog poop bags, discarded or lost jackets, head bands, shoes...
July 5, 2021 - beattieb
The holiday weekend was busy, fireworks, a championship lawn game, Dory fishing, and parking lot full most all day. Heavy use. The afternoon was much calmer and the beach cleaned up and dumpster...
2020
December 13, 2020 - beattieb
Evidence of increased erosion of cape from November visit, erosion on all areas of cape, large trees dead, one toppled over edge of dune, evidence of recent slides on rock faces, evidence of erosion...
December 13, 2020 - beattieb
Evidence of increased erosion of cape from November visit, erosion on all areas of cape, large trees dead, one toppled over edge of dune, evidence of recent slides on rock faces, evidence of erosion...
December 12, 2020 - beattieb
Today was just a check at low tide. We will return tomorrow during king tide and write another for comparison
2019
2015
October 4, 2015 - BeachcomberJim
The weather was ideal for visiting Pacific City beaches as the many family activities seen today did show.This beach was devoid of any small sticks and woody debris as should be normally found. The...
2010
June 19, 2010 - Rouses
Lot of pressure on the resource, however,everyone having a good time. Lots of dogs, some on leash, some off. One dog became aggressive but no problem. Some small litter but overall beach very clean....
April 1, 2010 - Rouses
Due to spring break a good number of people on the beach. All in all a nice way to enjoy the coast. There was a large amount of plastic and rope ( both very large and small ) in the drift line....
2009
December 23, 2009 - Rouses
A very nice winter day on the beach. A good deal of the summer sand remains on this beach. Noted that on the Cape the large sea cave continues to increase in size and a large rock on the very north...
October 24, 2009 - Rouses
A very nice October day on the Coast. Lots of people and kids enjoying the treasure we call the beach.The access point , Cape Kiwanda Parking lot was full. Some going to the Pelican Pub but most to...
April 5, 2009 - Rouses
Very nice day on the beach. A lot of people walking dogs. Lots of kids building sand castles.No unusual dead fish, mamuals, shellfish.Just a nice day at the beach.Sand levels very normal for this...
2008
December 5, 2008 - Rouses
Incredibly clean beach. The parking lot to access the beach (Cape Kiwanda County Park) was also very clean.Weather very nice for first of December. Do not recall in 25 years seeing the beach so clean...
December 1, 2008 - J.M. Trunkey
It was such a rainy day, I was unable to walk the whole mile, but mostly observed from the hill. I did observe a wedding being held in early September, and the wedding photos were done...
March 9, 2008 - Rouses
1 dead sea lion. Beach is really clean for after winter storms. Riprap showing at each end of Cottages at the Cape.
2007
June 13, 2007 - J.M. Trunkey
Lot of use of this popular beach. The parking lot at Cape Kiawanda can hold over 100 cars and the access is very easy. As more condos / houses / hotels come on line this beach and headland will...
May 7, 2007 - J.M. Trunkey
It was a foggy Monday. There were 5 surfers - approx. 30 gulls - 6 cars + 1 truck - 2 dogs - 1 kite flying
March 27, 2007 - J.M. Trunkey
Beach was clean; motel/condos proceeding at projected pace to be completed 7/07. This development borders Cape Kiwanda State Park. Visual impact is overpowering. The Tillamook county parking lot...
February 1, 2007 - J.M. Trunkey
The public parking lot at Cape Kiwanda was used as a staging site for the construction of the retaining wall(a huge retaining wall)The county parks department approved the use of the county parking...
January 16, 2007 - J.M. Trunkey
They are building the motel - as you can see.I liked the display chart and information board near Haystack rock and The Pelican [photo]The sand had come way up onto the pavement by The Pelican Rest....
