Mile 173 Report
South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach
April 23, 2012
Sutton Creek continues to migrate north, and the mouth of the creek has widened considerably.
Report Details
Sutton Creek continues to migrate north, and the mouth of the creek has widened considerably. At this point, the creek is quite a ways (at least ¼ mile) north of the riprap. Water volume is very high. At high tide, the area becomes like a small bay. At this point, the creek is nearly impossible to cross without swimming, even at low tide. There is still quite a bit of wood on the beach south of the creek from the two major storms that we had this winter. Human garbage is minimal. Some crab shells.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
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South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach
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South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach
This is the first chance that I have had to walk this mile in several weeks.
cheshire
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Walked miles 172-174 from south to north, then cut across the dunes inland and followed Sutton Creek back out to the ocean.
cheshire
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South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach
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cheshire
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South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach
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cheshire
Mile 173
South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach
Sutton Creek continues to migrate north, and the mouth of the creek has widened considerably.
cheshire