FAQ

How do I get to the Point of the Mountain Flight Park?
What should I bring for my tandem flight?
What do I need to bring to my lesson?
How do I view the Webcams at the Point of the Mountain Flight Park?
What websites should I check for Aviation Weather?

Directions to the Point of the Mountain Flight Park

South Side:
From SLC
Take the I-15 South to 14600 South Exit (#288) and head east (left). Travel under the Freeway to the Light. Make this right onto Minuteman Drive, (Frontage Road on East Side of Highway). Go 2.5 miles to the curve left in the road, their will be a sign pointing left to “Point of the Mountain Flight Park”, turn left into the cement plant pit area. Follow the road south (right) of the hill up the hill past the landing area to the parking lot on top. Point of the Mountain Paragliding Instructors will meet students near the Club’s information board.

From Provo
Take I-15 North to the Alpine Highland exit (#284), turn east (right), then look for your first left (north) onto the Frontage Road. Travel this road for 2miles and look for the sign “Point of the Mountain Flight Park”, turn east (right) into the cement plant pit area. Follow the road south (right) of the hill up the hill past the landing area to the parking lot on top. Point of the Mountain Paragliding Instructors will meet students near the Club’s information board.

North Side:
From SLC
Take I-15 South to the Bangeter Parkway exit (#289), go east (left) off the exit. Follow this east until it curves north. Travel up the hill 2.75 miles past the Chevron gas station. This Road is now Traverse Ridge Road make your 3rd right (Manilla Drive) up the hill to the stop sign then right on Steep Mountain Road, or 4th right Steep Mountain Road. Go 1 mile west until you arrive at the “Salt Lake County Fight Park” North Side. Point of the Mountain Paragliding Instructors will meet students near the Club’s information board located near the soon to be built pavilion for the renovated Flight Park.

From Provo

Take I-15 North to 14600 South exit (#288), turn east (right). Travel through the stop light you are now on Highland Drive follow it 1.25 miles to the next signal, turn right. This Road is now Traverse Ridge Road make your 3rd right (Manilla Drive) up the hill to the stop sign then right on Steep Mountain Road, or 4th right Steep Mountain Road. Go 1 mile west until you arrive at the “Salt Lake County Fight Park” North Side. Point of the Mountain Paragliding Instructors will meet students near the Club’s information board located near the soon to be built pavilion for the renovated Flight Park.


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What should I bring for my tandem flight?

  • Protective footwear (ankle supporting, no open toe shoes)
  • Pants or jeans
  • Warm clothing layers and a jacket
  • Warm gloves
  • Sun glasses and sunscreen
  • Camera is optional

What do I need to bring to my lesson?

  • Protective footwear (ankle supporting, no open toe shoes)
  • Pants or jeans
  • Warm clothing layers and a jacket
  • Gloves
  • Sun glasses and sunscreen
  • Water and snacks

How do I view the webcams at the Point of the Mountain Flight Park?

What websites should I check for aviation weather?

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