McClellan (Reno)

Overview

McClellan (Reno) is a mountain site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 2,197 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• With a paraglider, launch before it gets too strong. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to McClellan (Reno); most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot.

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of McClellan (Reno).

• Washoe Lake State ParkOutdoors · 6.4 km awayState park in Nevada, United States
• Chollar MansionCulture · 7.2 km awayHistoric house in Nevada, United States
• C. J. Prescott HouseCulture · 7.3 km awayHistoric house in Nevada, United States
• Washoe Valley (Nevada)Outdoors · 7.4 km awayValley in Nevada, USA
• McCarthy House (Virginia City, Nevada)Culture · 7.7 km awayHistoric house in Nevada, United States
• Piper's Opera HouseCulture · 7.7 km awayUnited States historic place
• Old Washoe ClubCulture · 7.7 km awayUnited States historic place
• St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Virginia City, Nevada)Culture · 7.8 km awayHistoric church in Nevada, United States

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

• Duck Hill7 km SW · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
• Slide14 km NW · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Day Dreams25 km W · Faces SW–W
• Kingsbury grade34 km S · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Peavine Peak40 km NW
• ParaglideTours43 km NW · Faces all directionsWorks in other winds
• Rainbow Ridge53 km NW · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Hallelujah Junction62 km NW · Faces SW–NW

Pilot notes