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Elk Mountain

20🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1229 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0240

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3461 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3461 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.4
2026-10-0340

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3678 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 3678 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.6
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3562 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3562 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.7
2026-10-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3563 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3563 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.1

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Takeoff description

1) South Launch - grassy; steep; can launch 2; preferred by paragliders; 4,000\' MSL; 2,600\' vertical. (2) North Launch - good, but can be tricky; brushy. (3) West Launch - sometimes used by paragliders; rarely used by hang gliders.

About this site

Elk Mountain is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Upper Lake. Takeoff elevation is 1229 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.