Dickey's Ridge
📍 Virginia , Warren County · Nearest city: Front Royal (7 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 699 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
38.85370, -78.20660Loading 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
Short cliff launch with trees surrounding. Requires very good inflation and cliff launching skills.
Rules and notes
Site requires a Special Use Permit from the Shenandoah National Park. Permits require a P3 rating with Cliff Launch and are yearly and cost $50. You cannot fly without having a permit. No landing inside the park.
Pilot comments
initialy imported from International Leonardo
Nearby sites
Woodstock (4) · Edith's Gap (12) · Daniels (14) · Pulpit (9) · Bill´s Hill (8) · Canaan Valley (14)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.