Location
The Club is located adjacent to the Taconic State Park where New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts meet in the Southern Berkshire Range.
The Club is built on the site of the most sought after free-flying destination in the Northeast. Mt. Brace remains such a popular flying destination because of the range’s smooth geography and high altitude which allow for pleasant soaring in SW to NW directions. The farming valley below and the immense scale of the range help generate large, cohesive thermals. Nearby are several other sites that are being developed for N and ESE launching.
The Club has facilities for certified paragliding instruction, showers, tiki bar, sun deck, heated jacuzzi and more amenities for visitors. An organic garden is an on going community project providing both healthy food and the opportunity to meet other members and their families.
Swimming and rock climbing are available in the surrounding State Parks. Nearby lakeside towns feature boating, fishing and white water raft/canoe tour operations. Also, the attractive countryside is perfect for hiking and biking. Lime Rock is home to the famous NASCAR Raceway. In the nearby villages of Great Barrington, Millerton, Copake, Lakeville and Salisbury visitors will discover cosey bed and breakfasts, fine country inns and superb dinning.
Tanglewood, renowned for its world class concerts, as well as other enjoyable attractions, are within easy reach from the Mt. Brace Outdoor Club, Ltd.
Again, we welcome everyone to join us for another awesome season of fun flying and learning, and for the opportunity to share our very special community.
Flying Sites
Brace Mountain
1,600’. WNW-WSW. P2/H2. Launch faces valley below. Spacious, open with good height over the LZ. Smooth and kind to beginners in the morning and afternoons. Great XC potential for more advanced pilots. There are two options for access: a thirty minute drive around the back of the mountain, then a thirty-five minute trail hike through the woods, or a mountain goat hike up the face. A series of private and public permits governs this launch site.
Stan’s (Lower ) Launch
1,000’. WNW-SW. P3/H2. Private land, named in honor of Stan Paschel, former landowner and friend to hang gliders and paragliders.
Ravine Launch: 800’. NW Cliff. Difficult hike for hang gliders. State and private lands. Hillsdale (Broken Line) Launch: 600’. NW. P3/H3. 15 minute drive/hike north of the Brace LZ . Some restricted LZ’s. Site features a secondary ridge and a nice bowl. Great XC back to the Brace LZ.
Catamount Ski Area
By special arrangement only. 1,000’ over the parking area. NE, and NW-W planned over the valley. Private and public lands. Open only for special Brace Club events at this time.
Mt. Race
1000’. Cliff. E-SE. P3/H3. 25 minute drive/hike from the Brace LZ over the east side of the range.
Directions to the Brace Club
Our address: 1691 Boston Corners Rd Millerton, NY 12546-5013
From the South
Go north on Rt 22 .When you are 4.5 miles past the Town of Millerton on Rt 22 turn right on"Whitehouse Crossing Rd". Take first left north on "Boston Corner's Rd". You'll see the Club with a windsock on the left a mile up.
From the North
Go south on Rt 22.Go past the Town of Hillsdale.After passing Rt 3 and a Gas Station on the right turn left on "Under Mountain Rd".Go straight at the Stop sign on Boston Corners Rd. You'll see the Club with a windsock on the right.