Wonderland (Boulder)
COParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Wonderland (Boulder), Colorado.
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Location
What we look for at Wonderland (Boulder)
Wind direction
NE (45°) → SE (135°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
3–10 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.
Boulder's Wonderland Lake site (RMHPA) — four east-facing launches that fly best in east wind, with NE–SE all workable and south sometimes okay. Weak morning lift builds to strong midday thermals (advanced only mid-day), then a gentler evening cycle as shade comes in. North wind is dangerous — rotor can shut the site down — and a westerly shift risks going over the back into the Rockies' lee. P2/H2 minimum with a high-altitude endorsement (launch ~6,250 ft).
Window data compiled from rmhpa.org, public site guides and club resources.
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Wonderland (Boulder) is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Colorado. The launch faces east at 6,250 feet and works best in NE to SE wind of about 3 to 10 mph. There are 3 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Lookout Mountain (Golden), 22 miles away. Read the site guide on rmhpa.org for rules and access before you fly.
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.