Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center Nature Trail - Newport, Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 37.402 W 124° 02.586
10T E 417250 N 4941641
Self guided trail along Yaquina Bay.
Waymark Code: WMWRWQ
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2017
Views: 2
Self guided trail which begins from the parking lot for the Hatfield Marine Science Center. The trail extends for about a half mile and takes about 45 minutes to walk out and back. The trail ends near the Oregon Coast Aquarium so it can be accessed from either end. In addition to the trailhead sign there are 6 other interpretive signs along the walk and a boardwalk section near the end.
N 44° 37.402’ W 124° 02.586’ — Trailhead
N 44° 37.359’ W 124° 02.523’ — Yaquina Estuary System sign
N 44° 37.230’ W 124° 02.522’ — Mud Flats sign
N 44° 37.198’ W 124° 02.591’ — Bird Habitat for all Seasons sign
N 44° 37.194’ W 124° 02.628’ — Secrets of an Estuary sign
N 44° 37.171’ W 124° 02.692’ — Two signs - Indicator Species and Plants
N 44° 37.127’ W 124° 02.779’ — End of trail near SE 25th St.
Fee?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Time to Finish: 1 hour
Addtional Website URL: [Web Link]
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Brochure or Interpretive Signs: Not listed
Wherigo Cartridge: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A picture at the start of the Trail or Walk is greatly appreciated. Additional photos taken during the course of the walk would also be of great benefit.
If there does not appear to be a defined beginning to the trail or walk, pick a logical place (e.g. close to parking) or where information about the walk or trail can be gathered.