Glacier National Park

About

Glacier National Park is an American national park located in northwestern Montana, on the Canada–United States border, adjacent to Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada—the two parks are known as the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. The park encompasses more than 1 million acres (4,000 km2) and includes parts of two mountain ranges (sub-ranges of the Rocky Mountains), more than 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants, and hundreds of species of animals. This vast pristine ecosystem is the centerpiece of what has been referred to as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem," a region of protected land encompassing 16,000 sq mi (41,000 km2)

Launch Points (4)

Swift Current Pass Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,151 m / 7,058 ftHdg: 79° ESurface: SHORT GRASS

A small pass that can be walked into from the campground

Coal Creek Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,186 m / 7,171 ftHdg: 285° WNWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A more rugged place to try and launch from than can be expected

Little Matterhorn Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,151 m / 7,058 ftHdg: 356° NSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Mt Brown Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,186 m / 7,171 ftHdg: 285° WNWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Landing Zones (4)

Flying Conditions

Has 4 different launch points. The best wind direction is 79.2 @ 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.