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Lookout Mountain

9🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 2470 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1975

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2758 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 2758 m
CAPE: 640
LI: -2.7
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3571 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 3571 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.3
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3163 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 3163 m
CAPE: 220
LI: -1.3
2026-08-2272

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2679 m, viento fuerte (33 km/h).

Wind max: 33 km/h
Base: 2679 m
CAPE: 490
LI: -3.6

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Takeoff description

Takeoff is possible all along the ridge. Near the towers is suggested due to the larger grassy area with short grass. The fence along the north side of the road is to keep the wild horses in the management area however the area is public land on both sides of the fence.

About this site

Lookout Mountain is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Rangely. Takeoff elevation is 2470 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 9/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.