Mile 261 Report
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
December 1, 2008
It was such a rainy day, I was unable to walk the whole mile, but mostly observed from the hill.
Report Details
It was such a rainy day, I was unable to walk the whole mile, but mostly observed from the hill. I did observe a wedding being held in early September, and the wedding photos were done down near Haystack Rock. It was a outstanding setting! There are 2 new signs at the beach: DANGER HIGH SPEED DORY BOATS LANDING - WHEN BOAT TRAILERS ARE PARKED ON THE BEACH
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Strong.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 1. As I parked at the parking lot at Cape kiwanda, I observed 2 new easily visable signs. They read:STAY CLEAR DANGER HIGH SPEED DORY BOATS LANDING- when boat trailers are parked on the beach. It is too bad they weren't put up a few years ago. It was a stormy day with large high waves. The wind was 30-40 +.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
J.M. Trunkey
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Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
The beach looked great as far as litter, and erosion.
Eric Matthews
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Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
Wonderful sunny day 65. degrees. New construction in the State parking lot at the north end of the mile. Found 1 beached (dead) bird; a Brown Pelican in the high bare zone, middle of the Mile.
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
A rather nice day, 55 degrees, clouds and no wind.
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
Wow what a change from last month! State Parking lot is closed for a couple of months while construction on the new parking lot and restroom continues. The tree ( object I show as a measure of sand deposition ) is really getting uncovered! Survey also for COASST, no beached birds or mammals found. The beach access point at the north end of Bob Straub State Park is still unusable for vehicles, due to a massive erosion event and 5 foot sharp edges to the beach.
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
A lot of winter damage to the foredunes noted. Construction workers working on the new boat ramp and replacing and relocating some drainage pipes. Photos showing bulldozer shift sand by residence. 1 dory and 3 fishermen getting picked up
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
Weather: Cloudy and Wintery, High tide today 3.
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