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What we look for at Canaan Valley
Wind direction
SSW (200°) → WSW (250°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
6–13 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.
SW-facing launch at the 4,400 ft summit of Weiss Knob, Canaan Valley Resort - WV's first public paragliding site, reached by chairlift (paragliders only; hang gliders can't ride the lift). It faces the prevailing SW wind over Red Creek Valley. MHGA rules: no launch if wind is outside 190-290 degrees, over 15 mph average, or gusting over 20; steady SW (about 200-250) is the sweet spot. Needs USHPA membership, a signed MHGA waiver, and an advance launch reservation. High elevation means strong afternoon thermals, so respect the limits. Two family-farm LZs are set up nearby.
Window data compiled from mountaineerflyers.org — public site guides and club resources.
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