Swan Falls
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Location
What we look for at Swan Falls
Wind direction
W (270°) → NW (320°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
7–15 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 launch on the Snake River canyon rim about an hour south of Boise, in the Birds of Prey NCA, with a windsock on site. Works on any west to northwest wind. A separate south launch about a mile before the canyon turnoff handles S/SE days, so don't confuse the two. Cliff-launch hazards: lee rotor if it's too strong or off-angle, and strong midday thermals over the Snake River plain, so morning or evening glass-off is smoother. P2+/P3 with a local intro.
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