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Paragliding Burch Mountain Wenatchee, WA
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Description
Located in the Wenatchee region of the USA, this paragliding site offers an elevation of 1244 meters with a height difference of 764 meters. The site is considered easy to fly and is regularly used by paragliders. Access involves driving a 4x4 vehicle as far as possible up Birch Mountain, followed by a short walk to the west-facing launch above Nahum Canyon.
The site is known for strong thermals, making it a good spot for thermalling and cross-country (XC) flights. It serves as an XC reference point, with the site record standing at 46.4 km.
For more detailed information on XC flying at this site, visit [Wilder Adventures](https://www.wilderadventures.com/launch/974/burch-mountain-cashmere).
For any inquiries or further details, you can contact the local flying club at [Lake Chelan Flyers](https://lakechelanflyers.org/).
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Next optimal sessions
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Saturday 17 May
05:20
20:35
12h
WSW
4 | 6mp/h
1521 m
100 %
Wednesday 21 May
05:16
20:40
10h
WSW
2 | 5mp/h
2546 m
100 %
11h
SSW
1 | 4mp/h
2790 m
100 %
17h
SSW
3 | 3mp/h
2851 m
100 %
18h
SW
3 | 3mp/h
2766 m
100 %
Thursday 22 May
05:15
20:41
11h
WSW
3 | 4mp/h
2754 m
100 %
12h
SW
3 | 5mp/h
2888 m
100 %
13h
SSW
4 | 5mp/h
2949 m
100 %
14h
SSW
4 | 5mp/h
2937 m
100 %
15h
SSW
4 | 5mp/h
2949 m
100 %
16h
SW
3 | 5mp/h
2949 m
100 %
17h
WSW
3 | 5mp/h
2827 m
100 %
18h
WSW
3 | 4mp/h
2583 m
100 %
19h
WSW
3 | 4mp/h
2302 m
100 %
20h
WSW
3 | 4mp/h
2083 m
100 %
Saturday 24 May
05:13
20:43
14h
WSW
8 | 5mp/h
2815 m
4 %
Weather Forecast Paragliding Burch Mountain Wenatchee, WA