Vehicular access to take-off is restricted to approved permit holders only. Access for all other pilots is by foot only (a long carry up).
The SE take-off is shallow. The NE Bowl is a committed take-off, and can be turbulent. Hang gliders should use a nose man whenever possible. Hang gliders should always take-off from the very edge of the bowl, even in nil wind. The Northwest take-off is quite friendly.