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King Mountain - Upper Launch
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King Mountain - Upper Launch
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Spot details
PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Not marked
Launch faces
S, SW, W, NW
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
Public-land mountain launch reached by the long Arco-side shuttle. The final track calls for medium-to-high-clearance 4WD and current road-condition verification.
Site rules
- Use the current official access route
- Use published non-airfield landing zones
- Obtain a local briefing before a first flight
Launch directions
S, SW, W, NW
Direction notes
South and southwest are primary; west and northwest depend on local conditions.
Safety notes
- This is an advanced big-air site with strong and unpredictable high-desert conditions
- Watch cloud development, gust fronts and dust devils
- Do not count on the nearby airstrip as the landing plan
Additional notes
The high primary King Mountain launch supports soaring and cross-country flights; the shuttle can exceed an hour.
Map pin (exact launch)
The official King Mountain guide identifies this Upper launch setup.
Navigation warning
The final mountain track is rough and washed out in places; use the current official route and a suitable 4WD vehicle.
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