Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
Lincoln County
Longitude: -124.009442702420
Motor vehicle travel is prohibited from the Tillamook County-Lincoln County line (45° 02.6706', Mile 247), southerly to Yaquina Bay (44° 37.0374', Mile 215), except for the following locations within the corporate limits of Lincoln City:
(A) A distance of 150 feet on each side of the westerly extension of North 35th Court;
(B) A distance of 150 feet on each side of the westerly extension of North 15th Street.
2022
Beautiful day with many visitors to the mile during the approximately two hours I was there. No major concerns to report.read more
For the past few days a very large raptor, possibly a Golden Eagle, has been cruising the northern end of Roads End beach. Today, I walked the beach hoping to spot it but only saw some turkey vultures and a sea lion carcass. Attached photo was taken April 14th, courtesy of local...read more
Basic, sunny day at the beach, approaching high tide. I did carry 3 pieces of pressure treated wood off of mile 245, which I use to access mile 246. See pic below.read more
2021
Dead harbor seal and the remains of a baby dolphin. Noticed the baby dolphin a couple weeks ago but unable to get photo (no battery). Now its pecked clean by the scavengers. Submitted Marine Mammal Report. Also, a lot of pelicans, perhaps a hundred feeding offshore and roosting on Poly Rock. ...read more
Dense fog burned off with increasing warm sunshine. There was a SOLVE beach clean up event at Roads End, but that didn't seem to be the driving factor for the large number of people visiting mile 246. Mile 246 did contain more manmade debris in the wrack line than is typical....read more
2020
With the tide being low there were some people walking along the cliff to get to the inlet between that cliff and god's thumb. I did not do that for fear of unexpected waves. Noted differences in the landscape, likely due to recent king tides. Not on mile 246 but...read more
There's a tree swing, not far from the beach, on the property of 7975 NW Logan (northern most house in Roads End). I question whether the property owner installed it. I'll check it out. Photo-bombed by a couple of deer.read more
The weather was stunning, which may have accounted for the larger volume of visitors to the mile.read more
This is such a beautiful mile, the series of hidden beaches beyond the first headland never seem to get added to the reports so I wanted to help out.
I noted there were agates present on the shoreline! There is a set of sea caves full of tide pool life and...read more
Arrived at Mile 246 around 12:30 pm and ended the walk about 2:30pm. During my time there I saw 40 people and 8 dogs. I am not counting the 2 people and 2 dogs that came with me. Saw quite a few shrimp and crab casings along with lots of...read more
Arrived at mile 246 at 2:35 pm and ended the mile walk at 3:22 pm. During that time we saw 11 people and 1 dog not including the two of us and the 1 dog we brought. Saw what appeared to be two new streams coming down the side of...read more
Dead sea lion, no head, located on north Roads End beach where the exposed cliffs begin. Recent tire tracks indicate the Park Ranger may already be aware. Submittted Marine Mammal report for Mr. Rice.read more
A large piece of electronics, in the cove, just north of the Roads End headland (the Point). Weighs about 15-20 lbs. Maybe from a boat? Also, more little wire bundles in the same location. Re-posted a photo of the wire bundles from this time last year. Same wire junk. Huge piece...read more
2019
I went out to observe the King Tides. The access point to mile 246 is on 245 and the water was coming right up to the base of the walkway. Therefore I only took pictures of 246 from mile 245 and didn't access 246 directly.read more
Human impacts observed included rock-hounding, vehicle tire tracks, and large plastic marine debris items.read more
SOLVE litter pick-up taking place. A fissure appears to be developing at the base of a bluff.read more
Landslide observed. Large quantity of crab shells in the wrackline. No human impacts visibleread more
More beach litter than usual. Signs of rock fall from cliffs. Many people out on the low tide.read more
Walked the bulk of the mile with Wayne Hale and Starla Nelson. Beautiful day. Minimal debris/garbage (1 plastic grocery sack full as well as a piece of a red brick and 5 pieces of wood). Deposited collection next to the garbage cans at the Roads End parking lot.read more
This walk was done in conjunction with the Marine Debris Shoreline Survey. We carried two pallets off the beach plus a few pieces of pressure treated lumber. read more
2018
Was unable to reach the northern half of mile 246 again due to water levels. There was miminal debris found on the second quarter and was able to carry it back with me. From the amount of debris deposited at the 3 car parking area, it looks as if beach...read more
No major beach issues noted as people were primarily walking and exploring the rocky shore. However, significant erosion noted on the south side of Cascade Head bluffs. Was pleasantly surprised to see both giant and bull kelp in the close-in deep pools.read more
