Mile 109 Report
Whisky Run, Fivemile Pt, south end Merchants Beach
August 1, 2008
Oregon Coast Trail has been rerouted around Miles 110 and 109, further inland, partially on Tokyo and Whisky Run roads, through the gorse, less scenic by far than the old route, however, it is well signed.
Report Details
Oregon Coast Trail has been rerouted around Miles 110 and 109, further inland, partially on Tokyo and Whisky Run roads, through the gorse, less scenic by far than the old route, however, it is well signed. See attached topo map (red line) for new route. Light human use during this -1.7 but early morning tide. Whimbrel on rock (see photo). The normal Harbor Seals and Steller's Sea Lions hauled out on offshore rocks.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -1.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Other Activities: Clamming: 2.
Concerns
Shellfish or invertebrate collection
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
5 harbor seals, 4 Steller sea lions, cormorants, whimbrel (see photo).
Driftline Content
Small rocks.
Actions & Comments
As reported by TRBishop and B Holman, the Oregon Coast Trail has been rerouted, further inland on Tokyo Road and through the gorse and less scenic by far, however, it is well signed. See topo map for new route.
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Mile 109
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