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Home > Flying Sites > Maine Slopes If you know of any other sites that might make an good flying field or slope site in Maine, please click here to send mail to webmaster "at" charlesriverrc.org. [Courtesy of Daniel Griscom griscom "at" suitable.com, November 1998] Blue Hill Overlook
Overall description: a parking lot 1/4 mile before the summit of Cadillac Mountain. Below the parking lot is a large west-facing granite slope with patches of short (<= 6') trees. It is a favorite site for sunset-seeking photographers. Who owns site: National Park Service Best range of wind conditions: West is best, but SW-NW should be possible. Height of site: immediate slope is about 100' tall, but flank of mountain drops for about 1000' Landing zone: flat rock ledges, short bushes, and some short trees Safety issues: lots of people show up to watch the sunset, and depending on the season and time of day there may be many people walking around looking at the view; the road to the summit crosses 1/10 mile down the slope Other site problems: wind can get very strong Other notes: slope near parking lot is about 1:4, but below the road that is below the site the slope increases to about 1:2. Directions to site: drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain; about 1/4 mile before the top there is a left turn marked "Blue Hill Overlook"; take it, go into the parking lot, and park. From the parking lot, walk northwest about 100 yards. Overall rating: good, although fragile planes may have a tough time landing Summit, Cadillac Mountain
Overall description: the top of a granite-domed mountain. Road leads to parking lot near summit. From the lot, the mountain slopes down to the north and east, with few low trees; surface is mostly granite. Who owns site: National Park Service Best range of wind conditions: N through E to SE; should work with NW and S winds as well. Height of site: very tall, although not very steep Landing zone: flat rock ledges, short bushes, and some short trees Safety issues: lots of visitors come to the summit, but by hiking a few hundred yards you should avoid the worst; varies with season Other site problems: wind can be very strong Other notes: slope is about 1:6 to 1:4, depending on the direction Directions to site: drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain; walk north or east to find a good site Overall rating: good, although fragile planes will have a tough time landing |
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