Parapente Edith's Gap Kennedy Peak Trailhead Massanutten Ridge, VA

Edith's Gap, located near Kennedy Peak Trailhead in Luray, VA, is a popular paragliding site in the Shenandoah region. The site features a steep southeast-facing slope that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley, making it ideal for thermalling and cross-country (XC) flights. The launch area is a grassy, steep slope in a narrow slot, surrounded by high trees except at the top where there is a power line. The site is accessible by car, and parking is available for up to 15 cars. The launch is managed by the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, Lee Ranger District, and the landing zone (LZ) is on Bill W. Mason's property. The LZ is a gently sloping grass field, but it is tricky due to its downslope and surrounding power lines, requiring a careful approach. To fly at Edith's Gap, pilots need a P2 rating with an RLF (Restricted Landing Field) signoff. New or visiting pilots must get an in-person site briefing and walk the LZ to understand the preferred landing approach. The site is not suitable for hang gliders due to the size of the LZ. The site is flyable from ESE directions, with optimal wind directions between 090-150 degrees. The glide slope to the LZ is about 4:1, and the vertical drop is approximately 835 feet. Soaring can start as early as 10:30 AM in the summer, and the site is known for good ridge and thermal soaring conditions. For weather updates, you can check [Weather Underground](https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KVAFORTV15). For more information on site rules and regulations, refer to the [CHGPA site info](https://chgpa.org/weather-and-site-info/) and the [site rules document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSGNcARoejjS2WQE3jJ253RoyNEyUw_hY3KnJ2gMZ_g/edit). For emergency assistance, contact Page County EMS at 911 or 540-743-4142, or Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital at (540) 743-4561. For more details on the site, you can visit [Wilder Adventures](https://www.wilderadventures.com/launch/1160/ediths-gap-luray) and join the [Shenandoah Paragliding Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/shenandoahparagliding) or the [CHGPA Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/chgpa). For XC flight information, check out these videos: - [XC Info]( ) - [Additional Info]( ) - [Flight Experience]( ) - [Launch and Landing]( ) Always ensure you have a USHPA membership and follow all site-specific guidelines for a safe and enjoyable flying experience.