mt bachelor
📍 California , Riverside County · Nearest city: Murrieta Hot Springs (10 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 750 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.60490, -117.06400Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:29 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1516 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~1516m · wind 28 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1933 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1933m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1620 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~1620m · wind 27 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 | 0.51 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
take off is on the south west side of the mountain. the launch area is not very large so a bit of experience and confidence is required (33 36' 17.46' n 117 03' 49.38' w)
Pilot comments
If there is no lift you at least get a fun sled ride down with a awesome view of lake skinner.
Nearby sites
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