Mile 226 Report
Otter Crest, State Wayside
March 20, 2018
The only human activity was at the lookout where several people were observed at the observation points overlooking the ocean.
Report Details
The only human activity was at the lookout where several people were observed at the observation points overlooking the ocean. Note also the three people observed trespassing beyond the locked gate at the lookout and approaching the 500-foot high sea cliff. Shoreline activities by humans are essentially non-existent due to the inaccessibility of the shoreline. The drift line was only visible at one packet beach and it contained mostly beach cobbles with minor pieces of small driftwood. The only wildlife observed was some gulls flying north. Nothing dead was seen. Physical changes since the last visit were not observed, a common situation along this mile of very erosion-resistant basalt.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
The only human activity was at the lookout where several cars were parked and occupants were at observation points overlooking the ocean.
Concerns
People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas
Apparent violations: At the lookout at Otter Crest State Wayside, three people had crossed over the locked gate past the no trespassing sign and two of them had walked to the edge of the high sea cliff just west the lookout structure. Note that this was on a Tuesday when the lookout building is closed and there is no ranger present to dissuade this type of activity. I observed this from about one-half mile north through a telephoto lens..Notable Wildlife
There were no notable wildlife sightings.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
N/A
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces.
New Development
N/A
Man-made Modifications
N/A
Natural Changes
Note: No natural changes have been observed since the last report.
Actions & Comments
N/A
gsmeyer
CoastWatcher
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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