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Mt. Zion aka Lookout aka LO (Golden)

15🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 2086 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3396 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 3396 m
CAPE: 370
LI: -2.4
2026-07-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3840 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 3840 m
CAPE: 100
LI: -1.2
2026-07-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3892 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 3892 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -0.7
2026-07-0771

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3039 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 3039 m
CAPE: 190
LI: -1.7

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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.