Parker (Koosherem)
📍 Utah , Wayne County · Nearest city: Loa (20 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2589 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
38.41390, -111.86600Loading 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 | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
GPS 38 24'57' N (38.4158) 111 52'02'W (111.8672) elevation 8440ft/2573m; Very nice west facing launch. 30 mile (48Km) soarable ridge.
Pilot comments
> 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
Hancock (16) · Monroe Peak (Richfield) (15) · Cove (Richfield- Monroe) (21) · Poverty Ridge (4) · 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.