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Mt. Zion aka Lookout aka LO (Golden)

15🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2086 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3397 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 3397 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.0
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2525 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2525 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.2
2026-10-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3746 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 3746 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.1
2026-10-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3097 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3097 m
CAPE: 220
LI: -1.5

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Takeoff description

Please see rmhpa.org for site requirements. This is a sensitive P3 site and requires paperwork and walk through before launching here.

About this site

Mt. Zion aka Lookout aka LO (Golden) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Golden. Takeoff elevation is 2086 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 15/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.