Photo by Mark Windsheimer


Photo by Jim Yocom




North Boulder: Located near Boulder, CO. Site is at approximately 6000ft MSL, 600ft above the primary LZ. Launches possible NE, E, and SE. Primarily a thermal site. Flying possible year round.

Primary LZ is at the base of the ridge.

Recommended Pilot Rating - Hang 2 for Hanglider and P2 for Paraglider pilots

Times to Fly - Mornings are mostly calm, evenings occasionally glass off.

All Pilots must read and agree to the terms of the RMHGA & City Of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks NORTH BOULDER FLYING SITES GUIDELINES ( html , pdf ) prior to flying at this site. Also, please review the Pine Needle Road Access guidelines (.pdf). OSMP would like to remind pilots to follow Open Space Regulations regarding dogs. Their website is located at http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/. If you would like to follow OSMP meeting minutes, visit http://www.visitorplan.com/.

• Wonderland Lake launch areas are open as of 6/23/03. All other Boulder OSMP hang gliding and paragliding launch and landing areas are closed pending future evaluations. Representatives of RMHGA contintue to work with OSMP officials on site assessments.
• GUIDELINES FOR THE SOUTH WONDERLAND LAKE LAUNCH: This is a drop-off-only launch area. Do not park on Pine Needle Road. Pilots accessing the launch from the west side of the ridge are required to be dropped off with their gear at the pull-out/turnaround area of Pine Needle Road (see map), while the driver returns to the Foothills Nature Center or Locust Avenue parking areas. Illegal parking on Pine Needle Road is enforced by the Boulder County Sheriff and Open Space and Mountain Parks Rangers. Please respect the privacy of property owners. Do not drive beyond the pull-out area, as there are no other places to turn around. Do not turn around in private driveways.

Contact president@rmhga.org with any questions, comments, or concerns.