Sons of the Forest: All 12 Hang Glider Locations (Full Map Guide)

Just because your helicopter ride ended in a crash doesn't mean the skies are off limits. The island in Sons of the Forest is dotted with hang gliders that let you reclaim some of that lost altitude, scout terrain from above, and reach areas that would otherwise eat an hour of hiking on foot.

This guide covers every hang glider spawn currently in the game, plus the basics of flying one without immediately reintroducing yourself to the dirt.

How Many Hang Gliders Are in the Game?

Patch 01 added a total of 12 hang gliders to Sons of the Forest. They tend to sit on cliffs, peaks, or hilltops, which is convenient: most spawn points double as a serviceable launch ramp, so you can grab the glider and immediately take off without ferrying it anywhere.

Map Overview

Use the map above as your reference. Each glider has a number, and the breakdown below tracks them in the same order so you can match symbols to descriptions quickly.

Hang Glider Spawn Points

• #1: Far south on the western coast. The glider rests on a cliff slightly south of a small pond.
• #2: Up in the snowy mountains. Look for an abandoned camp tucked just past a cave entrance.
• #3: On a ridge close to the fang-shaped river. Easy to spot once you reach the river bend.
• #4: Perched on the western peak of the snow biome, overlooking a wide stretch of the map.
• #5: Center of the snowy mountain region. There's a Cannibal camp parked right next to it, so bring something pointy.
• #6: Back at sea level, sitting on a cliff next to a small lake on the eastern side. A nearby cave also hides the Katana.
• #7: A bit north of the snowy mountain biome. It hides inside a small forested alcove, so it's easy to walk straight past.
• #8: Near the northern tip of the snow biome.
• #9: Inside a Cannibal camp on a ridge above the golf course. Sits right next to #10.
• #10: Same ridge as #9, slightly further north along the rock line.
• #11: At the northwestern corner of the island.
• #12: Close to #11 but further north, near some kayaks. There's also clothing here for Virginia if you're working on that relationship bar.

How to Fly a Hang Glider

After you find one, walk up and interact to mount it. You'll need a decent drop to actually take off, so don't try to launch from flat ground or you'll just earn yourself a confused crouch animation.

Once airborne, controls are straightforward:

• Forward: tilts the nose down. You gain speed and lose altitude.
• Back: pulls the nose up. Useful for slowing down and stretching a glide.
• Left / Right: banks the glider in that direction.
• M: opens the GPS while flying, handy when you're trying to confirm a landmark from above.

Landing Without Breaking Anything

Pick an open patch of ground, line up your approach, and aim for the flatter spots. The moment your character touches down, you dismount automatically. Trees, rocks, and steep slopes are not your friends here, so give yourself plenty of room before committing to a descent.

That's the full roster of hang gliders on the island. Pin a few of these locations to memory and crossing the map suddenly takes minutes instead of half a day.