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Hatcher's Pass

24🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1391 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~383 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 383 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 3.5
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~553 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 553 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 2.4
2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~465 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 1.5 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 465 m
CAPE: 250
LI: -1.6
2026-07-0790

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~413 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 3.3 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 413 m
CAPE: 560
LI: -1.8

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Takeoff description

Many launch opportunities, but the best is from summit lake in the afternoon. There are potential takeoffs from numerous mountains in the area with 30 minutes hike. The takeoff at Summit Lake is accessible by car. It's a lovely place for a picnic and a hike if the flying isn't on.

About this site

Hatcher's Pass is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Fishhook. Takeoff elevation is 1391 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 24/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.