AREA B

Area B is a medium sized sand dune ridge on the N coast of Oregon located in Fort Stevens State Park.  It is named after the parking area used for access to the site.  This sand dune is used for paragliding training and also makes a nice site for R/C glider slope soaring with smaller, lighter models.  If the wind gets too strong, it only produces horizontal forces with little lift.  It is recommended to fly this site with light or medium-light models in 8-15 MPH winds.

Location Summary:

•  City:  Warrenton Oregon

•  Skill Level:  All

• Access:  Entire week

• Landing Area Quality: Excellent, large grassy area.

•  Hazards in the area:  Paragliders (occasional)

Directions to the Site:  (46.216355957279625, -124.00242093020933)

• Hwy 26 W to Hwy 101

• Hwy 101 N to Hwy 104 (Fort Stevens Hwy)

• Hwy 104 NW to Ridge Road

• Ridge Road NW to Fort Stevens DAY USE area entrance.

• N on the road towards “Clatsop Spit Jetty”

• W at the entrance to “Lot B” or “Area B” parking

• Short walk on trail at SW side of the parking lot to the dune.

Site Review:

• This site is primarily flown in WSW winds during the winter.

•  Suitable for smaller lighter gliders in 8-15MPH winds.

• Very occasional paragliding activity.

Description provided courtesy of Pat Chewning.