Mile 119 Report
Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove
May 17, 2012
Four seal pups in the usual area (straight section of coastline at northern section of mile 119).
Report Details
Four seal pups in the usual area (straight section of coastline at northern section of mile 119). They were all foraging under the water and occasionally surfacing. One very young small seal was hanging out with its mother. Trail to southern portion of the mile has been improved. Eight people and two dogs noted.
Conditions
Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8.
Man-made Modifications
Stream modification.
Actions & Comments
The southernmost part of mile 119 has had improvements made to the trail. Heavy brush cleared out and a section where some stream fall ran across the trail has been rebuilt and directed underneath. This makes the trail much dryer and safer to traverse.

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