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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Paradox is a desert valley site at the foot of the La Sal mountains with a twenty mile long ridge bisected by the Dolores river. Located one hour south east of Moab UT and an hour a half west of Telluride. with two launches,
The Road Cut at 7320, asl and the lz at5200' 2100' vertical. Wind direction is south/south west.
Tommy's, an earthen ramp at 6960'asl and the bomb out lz at 5200' 1760 vertical. Wind direction is south/south west.
Paradox is a non sanctioned site but please Contact locals for more info as landings are on private property and subject to change.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 0 @ 0 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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§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
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