Rubidoux - The Rock

Overview

Rubidoux - The Rock is a hill site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 360 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

• 'rebar' Dan flew there on 2008/3/8 with his hanglider: http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/forum/20080310/1247 Not sure if this site is good for paragliding or not. \'Rebar\' Dan: I suggest you go have a look in person. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Rubidoux - The Rock; 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 Rubidoux - The Rock.

• Jensen Alvarado RanchCulture · 2.4 km awayHistoric house in California, United States
• Mount JurupaOutdoors · 3.2 km awayMountain in California, United States
• Mount RubidouxOutdoors · 4 km awayMountain in Riverside, California, United States
• Jurupa MountainsOutdoors · 4.4 km awaySmall mountain range in Southern California
• Evergreen Cemetery (Riverside, California)Culture · 4.6 km awayHistoric site
• The Mission Inn Hotel & SpaCulture · 5.2 km awayHistoric hotel in Riverside, California
• Harada HouseCulture · 5.3 km awayHistoric house in California, United States
• First Church of Christ, Scientist (Riverside, California)Culture · 5.4 km awayHistoric church in California, United States

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

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Pilot notes