DEMERS RIDGE HIKE AND FLY LAUNCH
MTParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for DEMERS RIDGE HIKE AND FLY LAUNCH, Montana.
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Location
What we look for at DEMERS RIDGE HIKE AND FLY LAUNCH
Wind direction
E (90°) → S (180°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
4–12 mph
Ceiling · Paragliding
≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
Backcountry hike-and-fly off Demers Ridge Trail #266 west of Glacier National Park; a steep climb to a ~5,900 ft SE/E-facing launch over the North Fork Flathead valley. Works best in light southeast-to-south flow up the face - anything with west in it puts you over the back into rotor. Strong midday thermals and afternoon overdevelopment near the Glacier peaks, so fly morning or evening glass-off. Foot access only, no club oversight; treat as advanced/exploratory terrain.
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DEMERS RIDGE HIKE AND FLY LAUNCH is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Montana. The launch faces southeast at 5,906 feet and works best in E to S wind of about 4 to 12 mph. There are 4 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is DESERT MOUNTAIN OLD SCHOOL HG/PG LAUNCH, 17 miles away.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.