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Bell Mountain

13🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 1010 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-04100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1121 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1121 m
CAPE: 1460
LI: -6.0
2026-07-050

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1132 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 14.8 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 1132 m
CAPE: 1440
LI: -5.3
2026-07-0695

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~914 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 914 m
CAPE: 1460
LI: -5.2
2026-07-0795

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~237 m, viento 3 km/h, con precipitación 4.9 mm.

Wind max: 3 km/h
Base: 237 m
CAPE: 1340
LI: -4.0

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Takeoff description

Mostly rocks and sand and about two and a half gliders wide. Located at 34.57'33.57N and 83.43'45.96W at 3350'MSL. Glide ratio is 4.59:1 with a 1421' vertical to LZ.

About this site

Bell Mountain is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Hiawassee. Takeoff elevation is 1010 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.