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Eagle Rock

15🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 675 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1358 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1358 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.4
2026-08-2090

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1281 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1281 m
CAPE: 880
LI: -3.6
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~133 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 133 m
CAPE: 440
LI: -2.5
2026-08-2295

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1493 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1493 m
CAPE: 990
LI: -4.4

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Takeoff description

The site is on Crawford Mountain and actually has two launches: one NW and one SE. Added information: Eagle Rock gets its name from a town in the valley. NW launch does not work the greatest with a West cross, more favorable with North winds.

About this site

Eagle Rock is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Fincastle. Takeoff elevation is 675 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 15/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.