Mile 226 Report
Otter Crest, State Wayside
January 1, 2008
We are impressed with the scenic attributes of this rugged area and hope that its inaccessibility will continue to promote its preservation in an unspoiled state.
Report Details
We are impressed with the scenic attributes of this rugged area and hope that its inaccessibility will continue to promote its preservation in an unspoiled state.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Sitting: 1. Fishing: 1. Parked adjacent to Otter Crest Loop near south end of mile 227. Persons from one vehicle accessed rocky shore area at boundary of miles 226/227 in "activitycounts" above.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None observed.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Very little wildlife other than one seagull observed.But, note that only about one hour was spent in observing entire mile (through binoculars, from several points along Otter Crest Loop, including the observatory/gift shop). Please note that mile is directly almost completely inaccessible except with some difficulty at extreme north end.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
None observed
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces. Floats from fishing observed in one cove beach.
gsmeyer
CoastWatcher
All Mile 226 Reports
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
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
There were no human activities noted near the shoreline, which is usual for this mile, but there was activity at the Lookout, where there were a moderate number of people parking and going to the viewpoints and into the Lookout building gift shop.
gsmeyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
It was a nice day to be observing the coast, what with the moderate temperature, light wind, and clouds that covered the sky thinly.
gsmeyer
Mile 226
Otter Crest, State Wayside
Humans were only noted well above the shoreline, specifically at the Lookout, where people parked their vehicles to get out for a few minutes to observe the seascapes.
gsmeyer