Doherty Slide
📍 Oregon , Lake County · Nearest city: Lakeview (73 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1832 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.01940, -119.48700Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 15:13 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~726 m, strong wind (31 km/h), precipitation 2.9 mm.
base ~726m · wind 31 km/h · precip 2.9mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~668 m, strong wind (41 km/h), precipitation 1.0 mm.
base ~668m · wind 41 km/h · precip 1.0mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1687 m, strong wind (42 km/h).
base ~1687m · wind 42 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 |
Pilot comments
ralphyde@centurytel.net writes: West facing soaring site known for spectacular glassoffs. Launch is at approx 6175 ft MSL. Recommend top landing next to gravel pile near 140 SE of launch.
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