Wolcott
📍 Colorado , Eagle County · Nearest city: Edwards (7 km)
23 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2690 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
39.70030, -106.63400Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
43
-3°C
Feb
43
0°C
Mar
43
3°C
Apr
73
7°C
May
81
11°C
Jun
88
23°C
Jul
100
24°C
Aug
95
24°C
Sep
100
21°C
Oct
81
16°C
Nov
48
2°C
Dec
50
0°C
⭐ Best month: Jul (100/100, 24°C, 30mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (43/100, 73mm lluvia)
☀️ Sun times (local · America/Denver)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:18
Solar noon: 13:05
Golden hour: 18:51 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:51
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 | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Above the landfill, on a private acess road. you must contact the local club 970-376-0495, Greg Kelly for the details
Nearby sites
Bellyache Ridge (13) · Azure (15) · Williams Peak (Heeney) (17) · Walshes launch (Aspen morning) (16) · Mount Zion (32) · Mount Elbert (31)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.