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Black Mountain

8🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1397 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-1460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~838 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 838 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.1
2026-07-1570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2036 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 2036 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.3
2026-07-1695

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2406 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2406 m
CAPE: 280
LI: -2.6
2026-07-1755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~165 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 1.8 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 165 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 3.3

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Takeoff description

Road is now closed to vehicles, gate locked at highway 542. The launch is about 3600' agl, reached by a gated but good logging road off the Mount Baker Highway. It is accessible for two-wheel drive vehicles, but 4-wheel drive is recommended as the last part is quite steep. You launch from the logging road, looking to the west with a spectacular view. Mt. Baker looms large over your left shoulder. Road is now closed to vehicles, gate locked at highway 542.

About this site

Black Mountain is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Peaceful Valley. Takeoff elevation is 1397 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.