Rushford
MNParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Rushford, Minnesota.
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Location
What we look for at Rushford
Wind direction
SE (130°) → S (185°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
8–18 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.
One of the better Driftless bluff ridge-soaring sites in the Midwest, in the Root River valley of SE Minnesota. Launch faces roughly SSE, so it works best on a straight-on south-to-southeast wind; too far off-axis risks rotor off the bluff. LZ options in the valley are limited. Likely P2/H2 with a site intro — confirm access with Minnesota Free Flight.
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Rushford is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Minnesota. The launch faces south at 1,063 feet and works best in SE to S wind of about 8 to 18 mph. The closest other site we cover is Hokah, 17 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.