Apache Maid (Flagstaff)
📍 Arizona , Yavapai County · Nearest city: Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (20 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2161 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
34.72310, -111.55200Loading 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Launch is quite tight with a steep drop-off. Tree hazard right behind launch.
Rules and notes
Launch is P3, but air is generally mild enough for a P2 in mornings and evening.
Pilot comments
Produces spectacular thermal-into-glassoff flights most seasons. About 10 miles of dirt road to launch. The road is closed seasonally in winter after first snowfall and at times of high fire danger.
Nearby sites
Mt. Elden (Flagstaff) (14) · Mingus (11) · North Sheba Crater (Flagstaff) (4) · Merriam Crater (4) · Shaw Butte (12) · South mountain (17)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.