Day Dreams
📍 California , Placer County · Nearest city: Kings Beach (2 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2217 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
39.24210, -120.00800Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff 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.
Rules and notes
See 'landing' comments above.
Pilot 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.
Nearby sites
Slide (20) · Duck Hill (5) · McClellan (Reno) (12) · ParaglideTours (33) · Kingsbury grade (16) · Peavine Peak (8)