Marys Peak - Summit Meadow

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PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Not marked
Launch faces
S, SW, W
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
Public Siuslaw National Forest summit recreation area. A valid recreation pass is required. Consult the current CPC liaison before a first flight and use only top/near-top meadow landing options unless a separate optional LZ has been walked and independently verified.
Site rules
  • Carry a valid recreation pass
  • Check Forest Service road, fire and weather status
  • Consult the current site liaison before first use
  • Keep launch and top-landing use within the established meadow
Launch directions
S, SW, W
Direction notes
Ideal 180-240 degrees; broader usable range 170-260 degrees.
Safety notes
  • PG-only P3 mountain site
  • Cloud, strong wind and rotor can develop rapidly at the Coast Range summit
  • The optional lower clearcut has stumps, locked-gate access and a two-mile hike
  • Top landing requires accurate wind and rotor judgment
Additional notes
Summit meadow faces south to southwest. Current guide lists ideal 180-240 degrees, usable 170-260 degrees and PG wind about 5/8/15 mph.
Map pin (exact launch)
The current CPC Marys Peak guide identifies the summit-meadow launch at this point.
Navigation warning
The optional sink-out clearcut is behind a locked gate, contains stumps and was not treated as a required LZ; plan for the screened top or near-top meadow landing options.

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