Difficult XC to the west into the town of Burney. Little to no XC north. Very rugged, tree covered. When the winds are strong, there is a rotor on the lee side of the mountain, go over with at least 2,000 ft. Extreme bailouts available along this route through logged terrain, land on roads to avoid stump attack.
Winds can be switchy.
With strong winds, there is a rotor right at treetop level as you descend into the clearing. Please resist landing the large green fields in the Hat Creek Valley, east of launch. The landowners have asked us not to land there. Alternatively, you will pass it directly if you are approaching from the Highway 89 side. 2WD all the way around the lower mountain roads.