Cherry Tree
📍 Alabama , Madison County · Nearest city: New Hope (10 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 419 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
34.62440, -86.37660Loading 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
4 wheel drive or high stance vehicle required to reach launch. Wide open on top with top landing easy.
Rules and notes
Sign waiver and P3 or H3.
Pilot comments
IF you are not getting up right away, go to LZ.
Nearby sites
Keel Mountain (Huntsville) (7) · Jenkins (Birmingham) (15) · Pigeon Hill (8) · Lookout Mountain Flight Park (2) · Whitwell JustFly - SVS (0) · Whitwell - Tennessee Tree Toppers (8)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.