Bell Mountain
📍 Georgia , Towns County · Nearest city: Hiawassee (3 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1010 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
34.95960, -83.72950Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Mostly rocks and sand and about two and a half gliders wide. Located at 34.57'33.57N and 83.43'45.96W at 3350'MSL. Glide ratio is 4.59:1 with a 1421' vertical to LZ.
Rules and notes
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Pilot comments
Beautiful lake view of Chatuge from the takeoff.
Nearby sites
Mnt. Yonah (1) · JONES KNOB (2) · Atlanta Paragliding Enterprises (APE) (30) · Chilhowee Mountain (4) · Glassy Mountain (11) · Lookout Mountain Flight Park (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.