Rainbow Ridge
📍 Nevada , Washoe County · Nearest city: Cold Springs (2 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1700 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
39.69430, -119.98400Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · America/Los_Angeles)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:12
Solar noon: 12:58
Golden hour: 18:44 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:44
Day: 13.5 h daylight hours
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 | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Two different launch sites. The lower site, and most often used, is an East facing launch. To get to the launch, you can either walk a somewhat steep but short dirt road, or drive. If you elect to drive, you can follow the 4x4 road system to reach the launch without having to go up the steep road.
Nearby sites
NevadaGanya (19) · ParaglideTours (33) · Tow road (32) · Day Dreams (14) · Slide (20) · McClellan (Reno) (12)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.