Bria Dog Ridge (Mammoth Lake)
📍 California , Mono County · Nearest city: Mammoth Lakes (27 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2585 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.70520, -118.67100Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:44 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1062 m, strong wind (58 km/h), precipitation 2.2 mm.
base ~1062m · wind 58 km/h · precip 2.2mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1062 m, strong wind (38 km/h).
base ~1062m · wind 38 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2301 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~2301m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
A small patch is clear of bush/ stones, just enough to lay out 1 PG; HG can set up on the 'turning pad' behind launch.
Rules and notes
Max Alt: 18000ft/amsl
Nearby sites
McGee (Owens Valley) (47) · Mammoth (17) · Paiute Landing Zone (5) · Chalk Bluffs (10) · Paiute North Launch (5) · Paiute West Launch (5)