Roan (Rifle)
COParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Roan (Rifle), Colorado.
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Location
What we look for at Roan (Rifle)
Wind direction
E (100°) → S (170°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
5–14 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.
High-elevation mesa/plateau launch (~9,022 ft) near Rifle, facing roughly E through S - no published site guide or pilot report, so treat the window as rough. Expect strong midday thermals, possible overdevelopment, and lee rotor if the surface wind backs to W/NW or N. Best flown mid-morning to early afternoon before it gets rough, or as an evening glass-off. Likely an advanced mountain site with unconfirmed access; check landowner/BLM status and current conditions with RMHPA and local pilots first.
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Roan (Rifle) is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Colorado. The launch faces southeast at 9,022 feet and works best in E to S wind of about 5 to 14 mph. There are 8 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Peanut Launch, De Beque, 19 miles away.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.