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King Mountain Launch Site

Butte County Chamber of Commerce

Mailing Address
Box 719
Arco, ID 83213

Street Address
159 N. Idaho
Arco, ID 83213

  • Phone: (208) 527-8977
  • Fax: (208) 527-8977
Nearest City: Arco
Location: Central Idaho, SE of Sun Valley
Directions: Hwy. 93, N. of Arco

Information

King Mountain, in the Lost River Range north of Arco near Moore, is a popular site for hang gliding and paragliding. According to King Mountain Gliders in Moore, King Mountain is a big air hanggliding/paragliding site with strong thermal and high wind conditions; extensive mountain/desert flying experience plus good judgment are necessary in order to fly King, Coyote, Big Southern, and Jump Off safely. All authorized sites in Idaho are managed by the Idaho Hang Gliding Association and insured by the USHGA.

Season: Summer
Hours: Daylight

Fees: Lessons, equipment and tandem trips are available from King Mountain Gliders, 208 390-0205 in Moore, Idaho

Location

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