Bell Mountain

• Wind directionW (270°) → NW (315°)
• Ideal speed6–14 mph
• Upper limits≤ 17 mph base · gusts ≤ 20

West-facing flat cliff launch in a public park parking lot above Lake Chatuge near Hiawassee, GA (elev ~3,300-3,400 ft). Club/site sources (Southern Para Pilots, Soaringroadtrip) consistently list the flyable/prime direction as WNW; the launch faces roughly west, so the ideal arc is W through NW (centered ~292 deg). Per the paraglidingEarth octant hint (N, SW, W, NW), the wind can be cross/marginal toward SW and toward NNW/N, but those are edge conditions only. Rating: P3 / H4 (advanced) - NOT a beginner site. Hazards/notes: flat cliff launch requires excellent kiting/groundhandling skills (no slope to inflate on); the glide to the LZ is long and crosses open water (Lake Chatuge), so penetration and a conservative go/no-go on wind strength matter. The launch area is a busy public park that gets crowded with spectators - manage your layout and bystanders. Thermic/over-water dynamics make midday potentially strong; smoother soaring/glass-off windows are typically morning and late-afternoon/evening. Specific numeric wind-speed and gust limits were not published in the sources found; the speed ranges given here are inferred from the flat-cliff, over-water, advanced-rated character of the site and should be treated as conservative estimates. Confirm current conditions and access with Southern Para Pilots before flying.