Day 12 - South to Florence

Where I Am Tonight:  Florence           Miles Hiked Today: 7.5 ( 12.1 km)

Miles Hiked Overall:  101.5 (163.3 km)    

Now I've come to the spot on the coast where I can't walk on the beach (only big rocks jutting out into the ocean and it's not safe to climb over) and a trail over land hasn't been secured, so that only leaves walking on Hwy. 101.  While I've walked 101 a few times already, it's not exactly a smart thing to do since there is very little shoulder most of the time and cars are just whizzing by at fast speeds.   So I will be jumping over a couple spots on the coast due to this dilemma.

There are a couple areas that have a small beach in these areas and I will try to get to them and at least touch the sand!

Today as I drove down to Florence I stopped at a number of small beaches and overlooks.  I also hiked 5.5 miles from Baker Beach Campground to Sislaw River north jetty.  The sand dunes are coming!  I can actually see them in the distance!  It was cold and rainy most of the day but no wind, so that was awesome!

Tiny Stonefield Beach

Beautiful, secluded Rock Creek Beach

North jetty,  Siuslaw River