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Edith's Gap Launch Site
Experience the thrill of flying without an airplane! Feel your adrenaline and excitement build as you approach the launch site perched high on the southeastern slope of the Massanutten Mountain Ridge in Luray, Virginia. Launch from this steep slope and soar like an eagle while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Page County, South Fork River, and the Shenandoah Valley.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | Open year round |
| Restrictions: | Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited |
| Closest Towns: | Luray, VA - PAGE COUNTY |
| Water: | No drinking water available. All water taken from natural sources should be purified before use. |
| Restroom: | None |
| Operated By: | Lee Ranger District: (540) 984 - 4101 |
General Information
Directions:From I-81: Take exit 279. Turn east on SR 675. At intersection of US 11 and SR 675 in the center of Edinburg (T-intersection), turn left onto US 11. Make another right turn back onto SR 675 at the north end of Edinburg. Follow SR 675 for 5.9 miles over Massanutten Mountain to STOP sign at Kings Crossing (T-intersection). Turn right and continue on SR 675 for 3.4 miles to an X-intersection of SR 675, FDR 274, and SR 730. Turn left, still on SR 675, called (Also called Camp Roosevelt Road and Fort Valley Road) to top of the steep hill and the sharp S-turn (Intersection of dirt road and trail head at Mountain Top Drive). The hang gliding launch and parking area is located here.
General Notes:
- LAT 38.725306 LONG -78.507861
- Lat/Long Conversion Table