Garlock
📍 California , Kern County · Nearest city: Inyokern (26 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1414 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
35.41800, -117.85000Loading 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 | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
35.418N 117.85W Elevation 4760 ft. (1450 m)
Rules and notes
Make sure that you stay clear from Restricted airspaces R-2505 China Lake and R-2506. See Sectionals for details.
Pilot comments
This is desert site located 16 miles SW from Ridgecrest CA. Slope facing SSE. There are two main options for XC. 1) Going NE to Trona, or 2) Going north to Owens valley.
Nearby sites
Boomer Ridge (3) · Nine Mile (31) · Lake Isabella (15) · Kernville Slabs (9) · Bakersfield - Ant Hill (3) · Avenue S (4)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.