North America · Oregon, USA
Mount Hood
v1.0 · BETA
About
Mount Hood is an active stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc. It was formed by a subduction zone on the Pacific coast and rests in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located about 50 mi (80 km) east-southeast of Portland, on the border between Clackamas and Hood River counties. In addition to being Oregon's highest mountain, it is one of the loftiest mountains in the nation based on its prominence, and it offers the only year-round lift-served skiing in North America
Launch Points (1)
Palmer Glacer Lift Launch
A generic hang glider launch
Landing Zones (2)
Highway LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Timberline Lodge Parking Log
A generic landing area (LZ)
Flying Conditions
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 175 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
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Location
- Latitude
- 45.358648
- Longitude
- -121.705239
- Altitude
- 2,595 m / 8,512 ft
- Time Zone
- Pacific Daylight Time
Conditions
- Min Hang Rating
- H3
- Best Wind Dir
- S (175°)
- Best Wind Speed
- 10–20 kt
- Weather Station
- Ken Jernstedt Airfield
Chase the Wind
Real-time METAR data helps you find a good conditions window and set your MSFS world clock to match.
Nearby stations are not currently reporting to the aviation weather network.