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Brian,
There are 2 roads into Pillsbury. The one through Upper Lake is the obvious, main road that goes right up Elk, then turns into dirt a mile or two beyond the Elk launch turn off. From there is a long dirt road until you get within 3 miles of the Eel River. The other route, you take 20 W and after Blue Lakes go right though Potter valley, turning right at Hoppers Corner Bar. When you cross a bridge over the Eel river, go right, where upon it turns into dirt road. That 17 mi of dirt road is shorter than the Elk route, but usually much more crowded and can be very bumpy. Its easier to get stuck behind slow traffic (boat trailers) and eat lots of dust. The road on the East side of the Eel river has been washed out for several years, but used to be the best route in when it was open.

If your starting point is Upper Lake, I would take the route up Elk as you described, and if your starting point is 101/Ukiah, I would go thorugh Potter Valley.
I have been travelling very regularly to Pillsbury since 1961.

From Vince's post it sounds as if Sat may be the better weather.

If you are new at Hull, study the site guide on this website very carefully. The LZ is by the lake edge, about 1/2 mi past the airport. Plan on getting there before 1130 to join up with other pilots. See you there!
Mike K

I would like to fly St Helena. Forecast looks OK, and it's local.

Leo