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Redrock, Granite Launch

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RATED: Hang 2 - 4 (Hang 2 with Instructor) / P1 Paragliding
LAUNCH ELEVATION: 5900 Feet
VALLEY ELEVATION: 5000 Feet
LAUNCH DIRECTIONS: West, NW, and SW

SITE DESCRIPTION: Ridge soaring, 4 miles long.

SEASONS: Spring, Summer, Fall

Best Winds: Prevailing west winds. Soaring in west winds recommended. NW and SW winds are for glider out or thermal soaring.

ROAD TO TOP: Reached by going south along ridge from Zulu launch. 4WD road to granite peak. Should walk up last 50 to launch.

SETUP AREA TERRAIN: bushy and flat. Sloping into wind.

LAUNCHES AND OBSTRUCTIONS:
West launch was built up cliff launch capability in soarable winds.
South Launch is flat and long.
NW launch is steep and clear.

LANDING AREA LOCATION: Out in front towards lake. Watch out for barbed wire fences near the road.

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