Point of the Mountain

  


Most pilots think of the Point of the Mountain when they think of Utah and foot launched aviation. We have more good flying sites in this State than we are capable of flying in a year. We simply can't get around to them all.  Some of these sites have already been discovered and are enjoyed by many, while others await the next available pioneer to open the window of opportunity and adventure.

    

North side: 

Location: Draper, UT

Altitude: 5300 ft



Vertical: 900 ft from top to the bench and 300 ft from the bench to the bottom: 1200 total vertical ft




South Side:

Locaton: Draper, UT                              

Altitude: 5300 ft

Vertical: 300 ft

The Point of the Mountain is a great site for teaching and for experience gathering for novice and intermediate level.  It is known world-wide as one of the best training sites for both paragliding and hangliding. It was first used for foot launched aviation (sailplanes) in 1928 or earlier.

Directions to the North Side:
The Point is 20 miles south of downtown Salt lake City, UT.

  • Access from I-15 between Salt Lake City and Provo, UT.  Take exit 291, Draper/Bluffdale.
  • If you are southbound on I-15 take an immediate left and go under the Interstate. 
  • If you are northbound on I-15 take an immediate right.
  • You are now eastbound on Highland Drive.
  • Go straight through the four way stop at Minuteman Drive.
  • Go .75 mile and take your first right on Traverse Ridge Rd.
  • Take another right on Steep Mountain Drive.
  • Steep Mountain Drive travels uphill and winds to the right through the neighborhood on the North Side Bench.
  • Go 1.4 miles on Steep Mountain Drive until it turns to gravel.
  • Launch is immediately on your right when you reach the gravel road.

Directions to the South Side:

  • Access from I-15 between Salt Lake City and Provo, UT.  Take
    exit 291, Draper/Bluffdale.
  • If you are southbound on I-15 take an immediate left and go under the Interstate. 
  • If you are northbound on I-15 take an immediate right.
  • You are now eastbound on Highland Drive.
  • Turn right at stop onto Minuteman Drive. This road goes parallel to the freeway. (going southbound)
  • When the road makes a sharp left hand curve, you will see a brown destination sign with the words: Point of the Mountain Flight Park south side (click on above photo).  Turn left into what will seem like a gravel pit area.
  • The road forks off into three directions.  Take the middle road.
  • You will drive parallel to the base of the mountain (south side of the Point) directly to the LZ. 
  • Continue to east side of the mountain and it will take you up to the Launch site.  Click on above map for a visual.

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