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Beach profile location
This profile is located within Fort Canby State Park southwest of Ilwaco.
To reach the site from the junction of first street south and US101, go
0.16 km (0.1 miles) along Spruce Street. Head south along 2nd Avenue for
3.6 km (2.2 miles) to the entrance of Fort Canby State Park. Enter the
main park entrance and take a right into camping area. Stay to the left
and follow the road through the camping area to the intersection with a
park staff access road. Go approximately 0.40 km (0.25 miles) west on
the access road to the beach. The profile is located 0.62 km (0.37
miles) south on the beach. The profile originates approximately 100 m
(328 feet) east in the dunes. |