Mile 40 Report
North of Sisters Rocks, cliffs south of Arizona Beach
April 2, 2016
Mussel Ck.
Report Details
Mussel Ck. meanders and now enters south of AZ Beach -- the mouth has moved significantly south. ATV trail (approx. mid-mile) access from beach now blocked by large rocks. Sand now covers beach area of previously exposed boulders; large rocks in areas previously of sandy beaches.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 4. Sitting: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells. Very little along driftline
New Development
Appears to be new construction at Pigeon Pt. access area
Man-made Modifications
Steps to beach removed to bluff
Natural Changes
Sandy beaches and rocky beaches appear to have switched locations
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