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Empire Bluff


Last edition Oct. 7, 2025, 11:16 a.m.
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Park Pass required for parking (National Park)

When landing on the beach be sure to stay well clear of sun bathers.

Access

Just south of down town Empire one can find the Empire Bluff Hiking trail. Park in the parking lot and follow the trail about 3/4 of a mile up hill.

Rules

Permit required before flying by National Park Service. One can get permit at Ranger Station in Empire Village.

Enforced by both Park Rangers and Pilots alike. Please follow rules to preserve flying site.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

paragliding.
Other activities
powered paragliding , powered paragliding , powered paragliding.

WEATHER

Spring time flying cold lake temps and warm air over the land make for very rough air and big sink. When one observes soarable winds atop the bluff and no wind waves or wind on the water. Very Hazardous conditions exist...

TAKE OFFS

- EMPIRE BLUFF
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LANDINGS

Empire Bluff