Hogback
📍 Montana , Park County · Nearest city: Livingston (16 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1557 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.52690, -110.63100Takeoff orientations
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 | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The North facing launch is the primary launch, South side of the ridge is not recommended.
Rules and notes
No access allowed during hunting season
Pilot comments
Private land, landowners have given permission unless posted (seasonally) 3 mile ridge facing NE and SW. 300' hike up from parking lot. HG and PG friendly. Winds can get extremely strong in this area and change rapidly. Afternoon soaring will put the west sun in your eyes. With ridge on your left give a wide berth to avoid oncoming pilots. Before hiking up take a good look at where power lines are located (north of LZ and along road) and the irrigation canal. Buzzworms, its not unusual to bump into a rattlesnake. Give them respect and they'll respect you.
Nearby sites
Bear Canyon Bozeman Learning Hill (6) · Little Ellis (4) · Dailey Lake (4) · The Bozeman 'M' (17) · Big Lew's Launch (4) · Corbly Gulch (4)