The main SHGA launch is located on top of Kagel. A 3540 ' MSL mountain located in the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles. At 2200 ' AGL there is plenty of altitude to spare for training or getting up for that XC flight.
Wind direction is typically from the south during the day and switches to the north near sunset.
There is a ramp for south launches and a saddle for paragliders or hang gliders. The SHGA landing zone is an easy glide from launch. There is a large wind sock on launch. Pilots meet in the SHGA Landing Zone and go to launch there. Click here for personalized driving directions to the LZ from your location.