Mile 180 Report
South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
October 22, 2008
Continued sand and vegetation erosion above shallow bluffs; about 1/3 of beachside bluffs affected.
Report Details
Continued sand and vegetation erosion above shallow bluffs; about 1/3 of beachside bluffs affected. Beach fairly clean; 1 bag of plastic, beer cans, bottles removed. Note sediment layer including ancient forest fire (4000 yrs.?). Wild watercress garden at spring. Nice tidepools. Hobbit Trail well-maintained. One vehicle track proved to be State Park ranger. 4 dead Murres, no bands.
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 6. Recent tracks of vehicle in excluded area proved to be State Park ranger.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 1.
Notable Wildlife
2 American (Water) Pipits, lone Canada goose.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. Common Murres, no bands.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
Continued sand and vegetation erosion above shallow bluffs. See photos.
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Bill&Janie
CoastWatcher
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Mile 180
South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
Sneaker waves were predicted and the sand showed recent signs of recent flooding. There were lots of Velvella jellyfish on the beach and most of these appeared dried out. I saw cracks and unstable areas of sand in the dunes and bluffs south of the Hobbit Beach trail entrance on the shore. I counted 11 people and two dogs on mile 180 during my visit.
Gordon Pollock
Mile 180
South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
High tides are sweeping sand away.
lectricriderone
Mile 180
South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
The sand at Hobbit Beach was populated with 5 people.
lectricriderone
Mile 180
South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
Steam was visible on the beach as cool temperatures and sunshine combined together.
lectricriderone
Mile 180
South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
Mile 180 usually has some recent erosion of the dunes and bluffs because of the steep terrain and unstable cliffs of sand.
lectricriderone
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
Natural evolution has changed the appearance of the sand cliffs just south of Hobbit Beach.
lectricriderone
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South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
I noticed the usual natural increase in sand on the beach starting to cover rocks that are completely covered up in the summer.
lectricriderone
Mile 180
South Carl G. Washburne SP, Hobbit Trail, Heceta Head
Mile 180 is looking like it's usual natural state.
lectricriderone