Anderson Flat

Overview

Anderson Flat is a flying site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 1,640 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

• Beautiful Site. It is possible to come up short of the LZ, and there are limited options for bailing out. When in doubt, head out. LZ is punchy and thermic mid-day, especially in summer. The recent Rim Fire may have changed things. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Anderson Flat; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Sonora48 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Anderson Flat.

• Merced Grove Ranger StationCulture · 7.2 km awayUnited States historic place
• Merced GroveOutdoors · 7.3 km awayGiant sequoia grove in Yosemite National Park, California, United States
• Crane Flat Fire LookoutOutdoors · 8.7 km awayFire lookout in Yosemite National Park, USA
• Tuolumne GroveOutdoors · 9.6 km awayGiant sequoia grove in Yosemite National Park, California, United States
• Ackerson MountainOutdoors · 9.6 km awayMountain in California, United States

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Lake McClure28 km W
• Yosemite (Glacier point) (no PG)31 km E
• Don Pedro Lake40 km W · Faces all directionsWorks in other winds
• Copper Mountain71 km NE
• Sweetwater84 km NE
• Tollhouse96 km SE · Faces WWorks in other winds

Pilot notes