Parapente Black Eagle Mine, CA

At an elevation of 2146 meters with a height difference of 900 meters, this site is rarely used for paragliding. Access is via a 4x4 vehicle from Independence, but be prepared for a rough and nasty road. The site is known for thermal soaring, but conditions can be challenging as you start into a canyon with often turbulent air. There is limited information available, and there are better sites in the Owens Valley for paragliding. For more details on the site, visit: http://www.bhgc.org/sites/#site_black-eagle-ca For a good introduction to flying in Owens Valley, check out this video: Stay updated with the weather forecast here: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.818344&lon=-118.042978&site=rev&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text#.Y1jy7T1Bypo