Point of the Mountain
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Location
What we look for at Point of the Mountain
Wind direction
SSE (157°) → SSW (203°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
10–16 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.
Faces S (SSE–SSW); soarable mornings & late afternoons, turbulent midday. ⚠️ NEW: the "Vista" 4-story apartment/condo complex went up across from the South Side LZ — it throws rotor onto the landing zone in a S wind, worst in the very direction the site needs. Plan your approach accordingly. Also: blow-back to the wires/quarry behind launch; E wind rotors off the SE hills, W wind rotors in the west bowl. State rec area, P2 min.
Window data compiled from uhgpga.org, issuu.com, public site guides and club resources.
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