Mile 226 Report
Otter Crest, State Wayside
December 7, 2024
I observed no human activity or signs of disturbance to the natural environment.
Report Details
I observed no human activity or signs of disturbance to the natural environment. I also saw no litter, and I conclude that this mile is a well-maintained, beautiful, peaceful, and calming place for anyone to enjoy.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Sitting: 5. Other Activities: There was barely any human activity. No human activity a very small and reserved area
Concerns
Apparent violations: Left over dog poop.
Notable Wildlife
I observed a blue heron, several gulls, and numerous unidentified seabirds, thier nests being inaccessible for identification. Sea lions were also present, surfacing periodically.
Driftline Content
The route traverses a significant cliff face, resulting in intermittent rockfall.
Natural Changes
Seaweed and drift wood were spotted in the shore and kelp was washed up shore from the tide as well.
Spot of blue herron
Shell
Waterfall located on mile
Report Images
Payton Abele
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Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
It was a cool, breezy, and cloudy day.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
I observed no human activity or signs of disturbance to the natural environment.
Payton Abele
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
On a partly cloudy, breezy afternoon, there were no changes, natural or otherwise, noted along or near the shoreline of mile 226.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
There were no people observed on or near the shoreline due primarily to its inaccessibility.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
No human activity was noted on or near the shoreline, the only activity noted being people driving along Otter Crest Loop, with a few parking for short periods of time at the Lookout at Otter Crest Wayside for the views.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
On a nice, fairly calm and partly cloudy day on the central Oregon coast, there were only a few people driving along Otter Crest Loop and even fewer stopping to enjoy the view from the the Lookout at Otter Crest State Scenic Wayside.
George Meyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
It was a very pleasant sunny day and the ocean was calm, so visibility at and slightly below the surface of the ocean was excellent.
gsmeyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
There was nobody observed along the shoreline of mile 226, however there were a number of people driving and stopping along Otter Crest Loop, the roadway that provides excellent overviews of the mile.
gsmeyer