Hidden Valley
📍 California , Riverside County · Nearest city: Wildomar (11 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 645 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.50190, -117.29800Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:37 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~995 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~995m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1544 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1544m · wind 20 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1395 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1395m · wind 19 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Cleared area. catus on edges and embedded lavara rocks protruding can catch lines.
Pilot comments
Go there when Elsinore blows down and onshore now prevails. Only good for about 6 pilots at a time. If you top land, watch out for the cactus. Pictures and a video taken on January 14, 2007: http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=10166
Nearby sites
Elsinore (49) · mt bachelor (16) · Menifee (39) · Santiago Peak (47) · Winchester Bowl (12) · Palomar (22)