Coyote dry lake
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Location
What we look for at Coyote dry lake
Wind direction
SW (215°) → W (270°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
10–18 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.
West/southwest-facing desert ridge near Joshua Tree on BLM land (no flying restrictions; flown since the 1970s), landing on a huge dry lakebed. Works on S/SW/W. The ridge runs about 4 miles with one gap to cross. Very unforgiving site with a history of serious crashes - wind can go from nothing to honking with no warning, so be conservative on base speed and picky about launch. Best in spring and fall, flying mornings or the evening glass-off rather than the overdeveloped mid-afternoon. Strong launch and ground-handling skills required.
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