Hogback
1 km
3000 ft
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| takeoff | The North facing launch is the primary launch, South side of the ridge is not recommended. |
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| landing | Standing at launch facing north you can't see the LZ. USHPA recommends that P2 pilots launch with visual contact of the LZ. You must cross power lines to land in the LZ. The wind patterns on the pond below can help you judge wind cycles & direction. You can also see a wind sock at the east bailout LZ to the right across the road (northeast). |
| weather | Checkout our Holfuy station for current wind conditions. https://holfuy.com/en/weather/416 |
| rules | No access allowed during hunting season |
| access | Hogsback parking, launch and LZ are on private land. We are thankful to the family that allows us to hike and fly here. There is livestock on this land, so ensure you close gates behind you. The two dogs at large (Daisy & Boz), live here and are part of our scene. One will roll rocks to you, the other will closely monitor your launch. Hogsback is located in Paradise valley, south of Livingston off Divide RD. near the Music Ranch. Hang-gliders interested in this site should contact Dan at (406) 223-1561 for a site briefing and access to the hang-glider parking area. There is a two track access through a locked gate for hang-glider's drive up to launch. All others park at road. Before hiking up, look south & pass through the wire gate, take a walk through the LZ, you’ll see the windsock there. Take note of the irrigation canal and overhead wires in the area. Begin your hike up to launch by passing through the small spacing between the fence posts (you’ll need to pass your gear over the fence, it won't fit through on your back.) Follow the well defined trail across the canal up to launch. You’ll know you’ve reached launch when you see a picnic bench on your left and the weather station a bit beyond on the right. |
| comments | Private land, landowners have given permission unless posted (seasonally) 3 mile ridge facing NE and SW. 300' hike up from parking lot. HG and PG friendly. Winds can get extremely strong in this area and change rapidly. Afternoon soaring will put the west sun in your eyes. With ridge on your left give a wide berth to avoid oncoming pilots. Before hiking up take a good look at where power lines are located (north of LZ and along road) and the irrigation canal. Buzzworms, its not unusual to bump into a rattlesnake. Give them respect and they'll respect you. |
| contact | |
| web | https://www.flybozeman.org/ |
| tourism | https://406paragliding.com/ |
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