Seeing Mount Linn from a plane3 ★
The high point of the Yolla Bolly Mountains, around 8,000 ft, in a remote wilderness of the inner North Coast Ranges. Look for a bare summit above forested ridges west of the Sacramento Valley.
5 of our routes pass it. California · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Sacramento to Crescent City: sit on the left, 32 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas to Arcata/Eureka | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 67 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Santa Rosa | Left | 48 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Crescent City | Left | 32 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Arcata/Eureka | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 37 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Redding | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mount Linn from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Linn from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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