DESCRIPTION

Can be good, but can be too strong very easily. Hang gliders may have difficulty launching from the summit because of brush/tree growth, which is hopefully to be corrected. Nice coastal soaring if the wind speed is right. May get quite strong on summer afternoons.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hanggliding
- hike

weather

Coastal winds may change abruptly, and laminar shear layers can produce surprisingly high backwards-flying-velocities. Low clouds and fog may obscure visibility, and a nearby non-towered airport with ILS approach makes operation unwise with ceiling below 1000 feet. Check current NOTAMS before flying, and contact local club for information.

access

West on Highway 20 from Corvallis (10 miles west of Interstate 5, exit 228) to Newport. North on Highway 101 to Yaquina Head Scenic Area. Pay the daily use fee ($5) or buy a season pass. Park at the turnout by the yellow gate.

regulation

Read the directions on the sign by the yellow gate about approved flight areas. Flight out near the lighthouse is not allowed due to nesting seabirds. Flight to the beach is allowed only when departing for landing, no out-and-back to the beach.