Anderson Flat
📍 California , Mariposa County · Nearest city: Midpines (24 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1640 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
37.76180, -119.91900Loading 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Near the turn-off for the Pilot Peak fire lookout (park at the junction)
Pilot comments
Beautiful Site. It is possible to come up short of the LZ, and there are limited options for bailing out. When in doubt, head out. LZ is punchy and thermic mid-day, especially in summer. The recent Rim Fire may have changed things. It did burn the launch.
Nearby sites
Lake McClure (0) · Yosemite (Glacier point) (no PG) (4) · Don Pedro Lake (30) · Lee Vining (10) · Copper Mountain (32) · Mammoth (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.