Here are a few memorable pictures at Mt. Edna. Stacy, Dave and Jochen pioneered this site mid July 08' and it has been a gem of a find. Not only is it the highest drive up to launch in the state, it can be done with a high clearance 2 wheel drive.

Directions: Sorry, no pictures yet
The scenic Utah Highway 89 runs south from Richfield and heads past the famous Big Rock Candy Mountain in Marysvale canyon. The Sevier River flows adjecent to the highway and opens up just in time to drop down into the country town of Maysvale. There are signs which direct you to Bullion canyon. Take a few minutes to enjoy the sites at the ghost town of Bullion City and then take the road heading south up the mountain right at the town limit. Follow that road until you get to the top of the mountain! There is a gate preventing access to the radio towers, so call Stacy for a site tour and he has a key.

This is a view of the launch area and in the background is Delano Peak which is named after President Roosevelt and also boasts the title of highest peak in the Tusher's (12,188 ft.). A little closer is Alunite peak which is distinguised as the highest paragliding launch (11,988 ft.) in Utah. If there are any higher in the US, we would be interested in knowing.

Junction Launch
Even though this is the page for Mt. Edna, I have left the directions to Junction Launch on this page for reference in case there is interest. Before Edna, Junction launch was the standard morning thermal/cross-country site for Piute county

Directions to Junction Launch;		Click on thumbnails to see pictures
Junction is a morning thermal site. Hang gliders have gone from Junction to Point of the mountain and Paragliders have done 50 milers.	A: B: C: D:	A. From the junction of I-70 and Hwy 89, head south on scenic highway 89, through Marysvale canyon - the home of Big Rock Candy Mountain. Pass Marysvale and the next town is Junction. Juction has a P on the hill to signify Piute High School in Piute county. B. In the center of Junction there is the old courthouse renovated to be an Inn. Turn up hwy 153. C. From the hwy 153 turnoff, the launch site is about 10-12 miles up the canyon, but you will pass the bail out LZ at about 8 miles. D. Go to the summit to check winds and make sure you aren't launching into rotor, then return to the first switchback for closest proximity to thermal trigger.