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Black Mountain

8⛔ Not flyable

USA · Takeoff 1397 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-1330

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~500 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 500 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 9.2
2026-10-1455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~207 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 207 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.0
2026-10-1540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1350 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 1350 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 9.0
2026-10-1640

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1476 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 1476 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 7.0

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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.