Mile 14 Report
Boardman SP, cliffs, Thomas Creek
December 24, 2013
Except for the fallen tree near Whaleshead, trail is in good shape.
Report Details
Except for the fallen tree near Whaleshead, trail is in good shape.Many footprints in sandy bluffs above cliffs indicate that unseasonably warm weather has brought many people to Indian Sands. Still, there are no major problems related to human use.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 10. Playing in sand: 3. Owners of two dogs had them unleashed on trail.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling. Fallen tree has partially blocked trail near Whaleshead.
Actions & Comments
Only action so far is this report.
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Downed tree partially blocking the trail one-half mile north of Whaleshead
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