This photo shows the best operating position if the gate is closed. You
can see the gate just beyond my truck. If the gate is open go around to
the left behind the water tanks.Overlook Park
CN87
(Updated September 18, 2011)
General. This site is a public park parking lot on a ridge. It is about five minutes off I-5. The north end of the lot has excellent VHF/UHF exposure to the north. The park closes at dusk, but the police don't seem to mind. There are restrooms and water available. This is in a populated area, and the line of fire to the north is over several apartment buildings, so there could be a TVI/RFI problem if you are running a lot of power.
June 21, 2005 update: I was in the area and noticed from I-5 that the hill had been logged off, so I drove up there. The hill behind the park has been clear-cut and there is now an excellent north/south exposure from this location. There is a gate at the top of the road, but it was open so I was able to get to the top of the ridge. The best location is likely east of the water tanks. If the gate is closed there is still a pull-off next to the gate that offers good north/south shots.
This photo shows the best operating position if the gate is closed. You
can see the gate just beyond my truck. If the gate is open go around to
the left behind the water tanks.
Driving Instructions:
- I-5 exit 102.
- West to Second Avenue.
- North on Second Avenue to Linwood.
- Left on Linwood to 7th/Barnes.
- Up hill approx 1 mile to park on left. Look for water tank.
