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Whaleback Launch Site
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A popular paragliding launch site at 7437 ft (2267 m) elevation with spectacular views of Mt. Shasta and the Shasta Valley. The Whaleback (8,528 ft; 2599 m) is one of the highest points on the…
Recreation.gov1 data sourceUpdated Mar 2026
Whaleback Launch Site is a public boat ramp in Siskiyou County, California. GPS coordinates: 41.5340°N, 122.1530°W.