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Crestline (San Bernardino)

S to SW facing ridge site · 1,590 m takeoff · 1,072 m height gain

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Overview

Crestline (San Bernardino) is a mountain site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 1,590 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • There are normally higher winds here than at the Marshall launch which is about 300m (1000') lower. Marshall is an unusually reliable site, especially in the summer. Beginning May 1 there are often 100 soarable days in a row. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Crestline (San Bernardino) are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Local weather notes

  • Summer conditions mid-day are usually very strong and can be dangerous. Dust devils blow through the LZ. Pilots are encouraged to launch after 5 pm on their first flight and work earlier as they see how they like it. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • SBD San Bernardino International Airport17 km
  • ONT Ontario International Airport33 km
  • SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport81 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Crestline (San Bernardino); 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.

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Crestline (San Bernardino).

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Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Read the paragliding weather guide