Mile 262 - Cape Kiwanda State Park - July 21, 2020 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

The north bluff face of Cape Kiwanda is a sheer cliff now, much eroded from my last trip. There was evidence of many campfires in front of the vegetated dune all the way along my mile. Some, unfortunately, had been buried in sand by folks not realizing that just keeps the embers hot for anyone with bare feet stepping on them. Some picnic remains but mostly a pretty clean beach. Few people when I arrived, many by the time I left.

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 6. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 2. Other Activities: 2 hang gliding. The access site is blocked off so cars are parked on the road. Only 4 were there when I arrived, about twice that many when I left

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.