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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 39.2421, -120.0080
- Altitude
- 2217 m
- Region
- California, US
- Landing
- 2.0 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
Two separate launches on the ridge directly NE of Kings Beach State Park. Launch can be tricky due to the small, rocky set-up area and punchy thermals that roll through the launch. Be ready to be lifted up and practice your reverse flying skills just in case.
Getting there
Contact a local pilot for directions to launch.
Weather
You're looking for SW at a steady 10-15 mph.
Rules / airspace
See 'landing' comments above.
Comments
This site is one of the most beautiful flying sites in the world. Please respect the delicate nature of the current 'closed' LZ. Don't fly when the beaches are busy, and please don't scare any beachgoers, since it took only 2 complaints to get this site closed.