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Shell Ridge, Walnut Creek CA
Description:
This site is amazing.  Huge lift front an back depending on wind direction.  Likes West and East winds 
Dynamic Soaring capable from either side.  Sports a very high separation layer making DS easy here.. 
Very little shade cover for pilots and it gets very hot in the summer.  Bring fluids.
Directions:
From 680 N:
Turn Right onto 24 (N)
1st Exit Ygnacio Valley Rd
Turn Right onto Ygnacio Valley Rd. (S) zero your trip odometer
Turn Right onto Homestead (W) trip odometer reads 1.0
1st Left onto Marshal (S) trip odometer reads 1.2
Drive to end of Marshal and park.  trip odometer reads 2.3
From the entrance, walk 100 yards left and then up the trail to the Water Tower.  This is a paved road 
Primary launch site is about 50 yards South of the water Tower 
Shell Ridge:  Front Side View
Shell Ridge:  Ridge line
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