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Rainbow Ridge

13⛔ Not flyable

USA · Takeoff 1700 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0230

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3754 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 3754 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.0
2026-10-0340

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3978 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3978 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.3
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3664 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 3664 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.5
2026-10-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3133 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 3133 m
CAPE: 40
LI: -1.7

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Takeoff description

Two different launch sites. The lower site, and most often used, is an East facing launch. To get to the launch, you can either walk a somewhat steep but short dirt road, or drive. If you elect to drive, you can follow the 4x4 road system to reach the launch without having to go up the steep road.

About this site

Rainbow Ridge is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Cold Springs. Takeoff elevation is 1700 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.