King Mountain (Arco/ Moore)
📍 Idaho , Butte County · Nearest city: Arco (15 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2424 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
43.76820, -113.29000Loading 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 | 0.54 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
3 different TO's available, 2 (lower launch, Coyote) accessible by 2WD (high ground clearance); upper launch requires 4WD; - lower launch: N43 45 48.7 W113 17 29.4, 2270m - upper launch: N43 46 05.9 W113 17 24.0, 2430m - Coyote: N43 44 31.3 W113 17 55.6, 2240m
Pilot comments
Be sure to use a local instructor as guide. Conditions can be strong and difficult to predict.
Nearby sites
Mt Baldy (Sun Valley) (23) · Sky Ridge (Ketchum- Hailey) (16) · Harrison (11) · Geertson Cr. Mail Road (24) · Kimberly (6) · Rendezvous Peak/ JHMR (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort) (19)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.