Site Description
The Tollhouse flying site is near the town of Tollhouse, California. The primary launch is near the top of Burroughs Mountain, which overlooks Tollhouse valley, and the landing zone is near the center of the valley. To the south is Burroughs valley, and is separated from Tollhouse by a low ridge; to the north is Big Sandy valley.
Tollhouse site procedures
The Tollhouse flying site is near the town of Tollhouse, California. The primary launch is near the top of Burroughs Mountain, which overlooks Tollhouse valley, and the landing zone is near the center of the valley. To the south is Burroughs valley, and is separated from Tollhouse by a low ridge; to the north is Big Sandy valley.
Site Management
Ron Jones is the local host. He will need to know your USHPA rating, and you must sign a waiver. Contact Ron at 559-313-0162 for a full run down on this beautiful site. There is a gate code that Ron will advise.
All Pilots must be members of the USHPA with rating of at least a H3 or P3.
H2 and P2 pilots are acceptable if under supervision of an instructor or observer. These are required because it is a semi-arid mountain site, and like many others in California, can become quite strong, windy, and turbulent during midday. Pilots inexperienced in mountain flying should launch early, and land before it becomes too strong.
Site Information & Resources
Location | LZ meeting area |
Rating requirement | H3, P3, (H2, P2 w/instructor) |
Club | CCHPC |
Club Website | cchpc.club |
Flying Type | Mountain, Thermal |
Optimal Season | Spring |
Weather Links | Windy.com |
Winds Aloft | |
USairnet | |
Communication | WOR Telegram Access Link |
Wind Direction | S to W |
Wind Speed | 8-15mph, Gusts up to 18mph |
Number of Launches | 1 |
Launch | Tollhouse Launch |
LZ | Meeting location near LZ |
Local Training Schools | N/A |
Site info Links | Tollhouse Site Link |
Local Emergency | Refer to site guide and intro |
Location Map
Note: Location shown is of the general area of the site. Refer to official guides or local pilots get more details.