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Rainbow Ridge

13🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 1700 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0476

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3575 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 3575 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -1.9
2026-07-0549

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3024 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 3024 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.2
2026-07-0672

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2989 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 2989 m
CAPE: 120
LI: -1.1
2026-07-0743

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4156 m, viento fuerte (33 km/h).

Wind max: 33 km/h
Base: 4156 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.4

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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.