Mile 167 Report
South end Siuslaw South Jetty Road
March 27, 2022
This is a beautiful, little-visited stretch of beach.
Report Details
This is a beautiful, little-visited stretch of beach. ATVs can be heard from the adjoining recreational area, and two seem to have encroached into the prohibited area at the south end of Mile 167.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 4. Sitting: 2. Other Activities: Two ATVs strayed north of the sign near Parking Area 1 that seems to say only street legal vehicles are allowed. (The sign is ambiguous. See photo.) ATVs operating south of this sign are rather noisy.. Few people come to this stretch of beach.
Concerns
Apparent violations: The beach here is very clean, with only a few pieces of human debris that clearly came from the ocean..
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 4. ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 2.
Notable Wildlife
A few gulls and crows and a possible osprey.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Two stranded jellyfish.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
The beautiful beach at Mile 167.
Ambiguous sign regarding use of street legal vehicles on beach.
ATV tracks on beach where they apparently are prohibited.
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