Parapente Mt Greylock, MA

Mount Greylock in Adams, Massachusetts, offers a unique paragliding experience. Standing at 1064 meters with a height difference of 644 meters, it is regularly used for thermal soaring and cross-country flights, particularly in the SSW or WSW directions. The site is open from mid-May to late October. The ideal wind direction for flying is East, but NE to SSE winds are also possible. The launch type is a slope, and the launch altitude is 3480 feet above sea level. The primary landing zone for hang gliders is Amy's Field, located at coordinates 42.659842, -73.102316, with a vertical descent of 2760 feet. Paragliders typically land at Greylock Glen, at coordinates 42.628215, -73.138899, with a vertical descent of 2300 feet. Access to the launch site is via a 2WD paved road, open from dawn to dusk. There is a $5 fee per car on weekends and holidays, with season passes available. Directions to the site include taking Route 8 from Pittsfield or Route 2 from Boston. Pilots must sign in at the parking hut each flying day and sign a permit/waiver once per calendar year. Top landings are prohibited, and commercial tandem flights are not allowed. The site is rated for advanced pilots (H4/P4), but intermediates (H3/P3) may fly under the direct supervision of a qualified USHPA Observer, Examiner, or Advanced Instructor. For more information, you can visit the Massachusetts Hang Gliding Association's website: [MassHGA](https://www.masshga.org/). Additional resources: - [Mount Greylock Launch Information](https://www.wilderadventures.com/launch/1177/mount-greylock-adams) - [Soaring Road Trip - Greylock](https://www.soaringroadtrip.com/greylock) Please note that Mount Greylock is part of the Mount Greylock State Reservation, and the park is patrolled by rangers. Respect for non-flying visitors is essential. The launch area is near the monument on the southeast side of the mountain, with separate areas for hang gliders and paragliders. No top landings are allowed, and violators will lose their flying privileges permanently.