Mile 14 Report
Boardman SP, cliffs, Thomas Creek
June 24, 2012
Parking area just south of Thomas Creek Bridge now has abrupt drop-off between highway paving and gravel parking surface, making it difficult for some passenger cars to safely enter and exit.
Report Details
Parking area just south of Thomas Creek Bridge now has abrupt drop-off between highway paving and gravel parking surface, making it difficult for some passenger cars to safely enter and exit. And there are a few small holes in trail due to sub-surface erosion. No other problems were noticed. People were enjoying the area (and good weather) in normal ways.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 9. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 2. Tidepooling: 1. All human activities normal.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Natural Changes
Normal changes/movement in sandy areas.
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