Telluride Gold Hill
📍 Colorado , San Miguel County · Nearest city: Telluride (5 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3700 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.89420, -107.82300Takeoff orientations
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 | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Morning launch is East into Bear Creek, it is best with very light wind forcast, you launch into nice cycles coming straight in. Evening launch is West into prevailing West winds. GPS coordinates of launch are N 37.89416 W 107.82339
Rules and notes
P3 and a guide pilot are required for this site as you can not see any of the LZ's from launch.
Pilot comments
All out of town pilots must fly with a guide pilot please see www.tellurideairforce.org
Nearby sites
Dominguez Canyon Afternoon Site (6) · Dominguez Canyon Morning Site (16) · Grand Mesa (24) · Reeder Mesa (7) · Tracy Mountain (26) · Roan (Rifle) (21)