Kings Forest Park Hamilton aka The Nest

Kings Forest Park (also known as 'The Nest') in Hamilton, Ontario has been officially closed to flying by the City of Hamilton, so this page exists for reference only - do not plan a flight here. Historically, the launch was a 30-degree, grass-and-shrub-covered meadow at about 161 m, sitting above the King's Forest Golf Club near the intersection of Mohawk Road East and Mountain Brow Boulevard, at the eastern end of Lake Ontario. It took wind from north through north-east to east. The site was known for cluttered, growing tree cover that made easy soaring increasingly rare even before the closure, though the varied conditions were good for sharpening skills across levels when it was open. A small international airport sits about 3 km away, so anyone in the area needs to stay aware of flight paths and height restrictions. Historical landing options included a side landing near the top after soaring, a top landing, or a shrubby meadow to the left at the bottom; the golf course itself was never an option when open, tolerated only in winter.

Launch & conditions

The former launch was a 30-degree hill lightly covered in grass and shrubs, above the King's Forest Golf Club near the intersection of Mohawk Road East and Mountain Brow Boulevard. This site is officially closed by the City of Hamilton - do not fly here.

Getting there & local rules

The site sits in Hamilton, Ontario, at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, above the King's Forest Golf Club. It is officially closed to flying.

Local rules & hazards

This site is officially closed by the City of Hamilton and should not be flown. Historically, a small international airport about 3 km away meant pilots needed to watch flight paths and height restrictions, and the golf course below was never an acceptable landing option when open.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Kings Forest Park Hamilton aka The Nest, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Kings Forest Park Hamilton aka The Nest with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.