Boat launch

Whaleback Launch Site

Oregon

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Today60°48°Sunny
Sun62°51°Mostly Sunny
Mon63°50°Sunny
Tue62°47°Sunny
Wed61°47°Sunny
Thu61°47°Sunny
Fri55°43°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 1 to 6 mph NNW

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Overview

A popular paragliding launch site at 7437 ft (2267 m) elevation with spectacular views of Mt. Shasta and the Shasta Valley. The Whaleback (8,528 ft; 2599 m) is one of the highest points on the Goosenest Ranger District. For additional launch site information and safety guidelines go to the Rogue Valley Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association website.

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Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor
AT&TNo signal
T-Mobile5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

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Today60°48°Sunny
Sun62°51°Mostly Sunny
Mon63°50°Sunny
Tue62°47°Sunny
Wed61°47°Sunny
Thu61°47°Sunny
Fri55°43°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 1 to 6 mph NNW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Whaleback Launch Site

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BOLAM

COQUETTE

WHITNEY

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