Overlook Mountain | |
|---|---|
| MSL | 3114 |
| AGL | 2,500 |
| Glide to LZ | No designated LZ. Pilots must be prepared to go cross country. |
| Rating/Skills | H4
CL Signoff required |
| Wind Directions | SE, SSE, S, SSW |
| Season | Year round, Snowbound in winter |
| Restrictions | New York State, Department of Environmental Conservation rules apply. |
| Radio Frequencies | 151.505 - 151.625 - 151.925 - 151.955 - 158.40 |
| Site Type | Public |
| Fees | Day Pass None
Yearly None |
| Contact | SNYHGPA |
| Links | http://www.osiny.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Feature_Overlook_Mountain |
| <googlemap lat="42.094783" lon="-74.092999" zoom="13">
42.085994, -74.091282, Cliff Launch </googlemap> | |
Overview
Overlook mountain has been flown intermittently since the early 1970s. Currently this is a hike in site. The trail is 2.25 miles and a 1400 feet climb.
History
Pilots used to drive up to launch, but since the DEC has purchased the land it has reverted to a wilderness area and access is now only by foot. It now will go several years between visits from pilots.
Geography/Meteorology
The summit is the southern end of a 30 mile long north south ridge, with a large bowl facing south. Excellent thermal lift can be found here.
Clubs/Manager
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation owns the summit and the trail to it. Hang gliding is permitted.
Site Records
Flex wing Distance/Duration : Unknown
Rigid wing Distance/Duration : Unknown