West Mountain (Payson)
📍 Utah , Utah County · Nearest city: West Mountain (4 km)
25 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2037 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
40.08800, -111.82100Loading 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 | 0.70 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Given coordinates are for East TO - just past the antennas. WIth a bit of experience launch options for allmost all direction can be found.
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
Lake Mountain (Saratoga Springs) (8) · Camels (33) · Y Mountain (11) · Rock Canyon (4) · The 'G' (20) · Buffalo (5)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.