Mile 180 Report
South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
April 7, 2022
I noticed the usual natural increase in sand on the beach starting to cover rocks that are completely covered up in the summer.
Report Details
I noticed the usual natural increase in sand on the beach starting to cover rocks that are completely covered up in the summer. In addition, there are fewer pebbles showing as the sand covers them. A lack of litter shows people are being careful with packing up their trash. Several fresh water seeps are visible as you walk toward the headland.
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Activities
Other Activities: 11 people. 3 dogs. Parking lot full..
Actions & Comments
High tides and flat beaches. Big logs may be dislogged at high tide. Some cracks in the sand dune.
Hobbit Beach
Solid exposed rock
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
The new $10 parking fee at neighboring Carl Washburne State Park might be encouraging more people to use Hobbit Beach where there are no parking fees.
Gordon Pollock
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
Continuing sliding of earth and sand at north side of Heceta headland.
Gordon Pollock
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
The bluff continues to fracture and slide. King tides have brought logs in and flattened the beach.
Gordon Pollock
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
Slumping of sand away from the steep bluffs
lyndell
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
Natural changes to the dune bluff continue to show cracks and slides.
Gordon Pollock
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
The sand cliffs continue to erode.
Gordon Pollock
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
When I arrived at 10:30 am,there were 5 cars, 8 people and one dog south, 3 people and 5 dogs north. **As a side note,on November 28, 2024, there was a dead sea lion south of the entrance about 300 yards.
Crystal Roy
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
I'm always happy to see healthy looking eagles on the beach. A few people and I took pictures from about 100 feet away without scaring them. There were new places along the dune where small sections were sliding down to the beach located 300 feet north of the Hobbit Trail and one slide 200 feet north of Heceta Headland. The waves were about 3-6 feet high. One person picked up a rock.
Gordon Pollock
