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Chelan Butte
USA • Washington
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Desert mesa launch with multiple ramp aspects and proven XC routes down the Columbia River corridor.
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Region
USA • Washington
Window
11:00 – 15:00 (thermic)
Wind
NW 15–22 km/h
Elevation
671 m launch • 500 m AGL
Approach
4x4 road from Chelan Butte Road—expect washboard. Rangers check Discover Pass on busy weekends.
Landing
Chelan Falls park has water, shade, and windsocks. Landing north of the baseball diamonds keeps rotor manageable.
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