Francis Peak
DESCRIPTION
5000 feet of vert beautiful view of Salt Lake City, The Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island and the Wasatch mountain range.ACTIVITIES
- paragliding- hanggliding
- soaring
- thermals
weather
Lake effect storm development can happen very fast. Don't fly if it is even slightly unstable. Strong winds can push you over the back side into very remote country. Follow the spines to ensure best lift.access
Take the Shepard Lane exit from I-15 just past Lagoon.regulation
There is a 9500ft ceiling because of commercial and military air traffic: just don't go above the 'giant golf balls'.Take off
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