Monroe Peak (Richfield)
📍 Utah , Sevier County · Nearest city: Monroe (11 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 3410 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
38.54140, -112.07300Loading 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 | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Easy West facing launch. Utah's 3rd highest drive-up launch with 6500ft vertical. TOP-landing possible.
Rules and notes
USHPA and CUASA membership required!
Pilot comments
Excellent XC-potential; afternoon/ evening thermals. > Check out the 'Utah Paragliding and Hang Gliding Handbook' by Stacy Whitmore (http://www.cuasa.com/Handbook.htm) for more info about Utah sites.
Nearby sites
Cove (Richfield- Monroe) (21) · Poverty Ridge (4) · Hancock (16) · Parker (Koosherem) (20) · Gold Gulch (7) · Mt.Edna (Marysvale- Richfield) (35)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.