Willow Creek | |
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| MSL | 8,700 |
| AGL | 1,200 |
| Glide to LZ | 6.4:1 |
| Rating/Skills | H2/P2 |
| Wind Directions | W, WNW
SW, WSW |
| Season | Year round, snow permitting on road to launch |
| Restrictions | None |
| Site Type | Open |
| Fees | None |
| Contact | Person/Club/School/
Business/Park/Government |
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| Site Panoramic Images | |
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<googlemap lat="38.464813" lon="-107.058592" zoom="14"> 38.45803,-107.04955, Main Launch 38.47243,-107.06778, Main Landing Zone </googlemap> | |
Overview
Willow Creek (or just Willow) is a small ridge near Gunnison, CO at the east end of the Blue Mesa reservoir. The ridge is soarable in moderate winds. Thermal lift is common and can allow for much higher flights and XC.
History
Geography/Meteorology
Willow is a curved ridge mainly facing west. Both ridge and thermal lift can be used to fly the site. Launch is just past the Gunnison VOR station.
Clubs/Owners/Manager
The site is open to any pilot. The site can be flown by H2/P2 though a good introduction and LZ walk through from a local or other familiar pilot is recommended.
Site Records
Flex wing Distance/Duration
Rigid wing Distance/Duration
