Mile 158 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
April 3, 2008
Closest access to this beach is the Dunes Overlook.
Report Details
Closest access to this beach is the Dunes Overlook. Trail is well-maintained, about a half mile long, and does not require any wading. Very light human use on this beautiful warm day.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Walking or running: 9. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 2. Photography: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
1 Snowy Plover, 1 Buteo (hawk) of some sort, 1 osprey, lots of gulls
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal. Major Plover nesting area restoration
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Report Images
Foggy
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Mile 158
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
This is a beautiful stretch of coastline, accessible via the Oregon Dunes Trail.
GasiorowskiM
Mile 158
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
Mid 70's at the beach with little wind.
oceanwalker842
Mile 158
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
Another beautiful day at the beach.
oceanwalker842
Mile 158
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
Beautiful, warm, sunny day with only moderate winds from the north.
oceanwalker842
Mile 158
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
Absolutely no wind.
oceanwalker842
Mile 158
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
Nice hiking weather.
oceanwalker842
Mile 158
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
Beautiful, very windy day.
oceanwalker842
Mile 158
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end of Carter Lake
Very quiet.
oceanwalker842