Sites
Open Soaring Sites
Click on the linked site guide names to view associated information about each location. You’ll be able to read trip reports, see directions, precautions, review images, site ratings and more.
Soaring sites in Washington are grouped into several areas.
- 1. North Western Washington (Bellingham, Chilliwack)
- 2. Central Western and Metropolitan (Issaquah and the I-90 corridor)
- 3. South Western Washington and the Peninsula (Olympia and all locations south or west)
- 4. The islands (Island flying sites in the Puget Sound)
- 5. North Eastern Washington (Okanogan to Chelan)
- 6. South Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities, Yakima, Ellensburg)
Key
| [Season] Typically when the site works best. | [Approach Type] How you get to the site (R=Road, H=Hike, S=Shuttle Service, M=Multiday Hike) |
Area 1: North Western Washington
Bellingham, Chilliwack
- Black Mountain [SSF][R]
- Blanchard [WSSF][R]
Area 2: Central Western and Metropolitan
Issaquah and the I-90 corridor
- Tiger Mountain [WSSF][HS]
- Rampart [WSSF][HR]
Area 3: South Western Washington and the Peninsula
Olympia and all locations south or west
- Toutle[][]
- Mount St. Helens[SSF][HR]
Area 4: The islands
Island flying sites in the Puget Sound
- Fort Ebby[WSSF][RH]
Area 5: North Eastern Washington
Okanogan to Chelan
- Goat Mountain[WSSF][HR]
- Chelan Mountain[WSSF][R]
Area 6: South Eastern Washington
Tri-Cities, Yakima, Ellensburg
- Baldy Mountain[WSSF][HR]
- Saddle Mountain[WSSF][R]
- Eagle Butte[WSSF][HR]
