Fun near the highway

Hang Gliding & Paragliding

Coming down the grade into the Elsinore Valley, you'll often see gliders soaring along the face of the mountain.

Hang gliders and paragliders use the natural updrafts and thermals along the ridge for flights over Lake Elsinore and the surrounding valley.

Aerial view of the hang gliding launch above Lake Elsinore — The launch area above Lake Elsinore.

Soaring forecast

The soaring forecast is issued by the National Weather Service in San Diego.

Clubs

The Crestline Soaring Society works to preserve hang gliding and paragliding in the San Bernardino Mountains and posts news, events, safety tips and weather links.