North side of the Yuba River/ Downieville CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sbcamper
N 39° 32.179 W 120° 55.121
10S E 678863 N 4378363
Actually south of town on the highway. Elevations between town and top of the mountain rdges my differ by 1,000 feet.
Waymark Code: WMRKBR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 1

This was a project sponsored by the Downieville LIONs club, 200
There are traffic guardrails on the river side of HW 49. The upper side is self containing. Several spots use recycled cyclone fencing to prevent faling rock. Rotors can dislodge decompoed granite and small stones.
Not sure if the need was for locals or tourists?
Location of Helipad: Remote location

Description of location: An enlarged turnout on HW 49.

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: Yes

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Other Emergency

What facilities are available to passengers?: zero

What identifies the location as a helipad?: wind sock and ground markings

Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes

Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: near the windsock

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Asphalt

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