Peterson Butte
📍 Oregon , Linn County · Nearest city: South Lebanon (6 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 213 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
44.50880, -122.98000Loading 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 | 0.41 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Grass slope overlooking farm fields, or hike up to the summit in light conditions.
Rules and notes
H2/P2 minimum rating, USHPA membership required for access to site.
Pilot comments
Fall/winter/spring site open November 1 through May 31. Insured site, current USHPA members only. Contact site liaison for temporary membership if visiting from abroad.
Nearby sites
Prairie Peak (3) · Hoover Ridge (0) · Yaquina Head (17) · Tierra Del Mar (8) · Sand Lake (8) · Sollie Smith (7)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.