Mile 119 - Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove - December 13, 2012

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One of the year's highest tides at this moment (+9.78). Cold (38 degrees) yet sunny with little wind (barely a breath from the east). Exciting wave action from the high tide against the bluffs. I observed an occasional loud boom as waves pounded into the rocks below. Then a second later, high spray would erupt skyward (photo). I noticed high standing water in Simpson Cove, but did not notice any unusual damage or erosion in areas otherwise. Part of the trail was re-directed away from the North Cove due to erosion (photo). I did not observe any bird or seal activity. I heard some sea lion barking from the seal rocks area further south. Five people walking the trail. One dog. Such a beautiful and sacred place this is.

Conditions

Temperature: 38 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 9.7 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 5.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Natural Changes

Evidence of wave overtopping.

Actions & Comments

Today was a king tide (high of 9.78 feet). Loud wave crashing in some areas against the bluffs with periodic high salt spray. See pictures.

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dpackard

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The hike along the northern coastal part of Shore Acres State Park is quite beautiful, with more coastal vistas and fewer visitors than the southern part.

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