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Whaleback Launch Site

Siskiyou County, California

Overview

A popular paragliding launch site at 7437 ft (2267 m) elevation with spectacular views of Mt. Shasta and the Shasta Valley. The Whaleback (8,528 ft; 2599 m) is one of the highest points on the Goosenest Ranger District. For additional launch site information and safety guidelines go to the Rogue Valley Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association website .

Amenities

  • WaterNo
  • ElectricNo
  • PetsNo
  • ReservableNo

Conditions

Live conditions for this spot aren't wired up yet. Until they are: check the forecast for Siskiyou County, California, pack layers, and leave word with someone before you head out.

Reviews

When accounts launch, this is where trip reports, ratings, and field notes for Whaleback Launch Site will live — real notes from people who actually went, not star averages from nowhere.