Mattole
NW to N facing ridge site · 252 m takeoff · 249 m height gain
Overview
Mattole is a hill site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 252 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- - careful of fog - careful of blow-back, winds stronger up high - careful of ridge rotors, particularly in N, NE wind - very long drive to this remote site, windy roads Source: ParaglidingEarth
When to go
Flyable days per month in a typical year.
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Getting there
Nearest airports
- ACV California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport80 km
- CEC Jack Mc Namara Field Airport167 km
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport176 km
Where to stay
The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.
- Fortuna39 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
Things to do
For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Mattole.
Flying nearby
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Flying Mattole?
Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.
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