Venice North Panorama

Directions to Venice Launch		Click on thumbnails to see pictures
Venice Launch is an excellent 360 degree launch that can be used year round.	A: B: C: D: E: F:	A. Starting in Richfield, go East on 300 North and keep going straight on to Hwy 119 instead of curving around with old highway 89. B. Just before the Hill on the opposite side of the valley from Richfield, there is a sign that reads 'Black Knoll Rd.' That is the road to the LZ. Black Knoll Rd. follows the base of Venice hill. C. At the top of the dougway there is a small valley that will open up. Be prepared to turn left because it might sneak up on you. D. After you turn off Hwy 119, follow the dirt road for about 2 miles. The launch will become visible on the left. E. Wait until you get to the telephone poles to turn toward Venice hill. If you make the telephone pole turn, it is really hard to get lost from there. F. When you get to the bottom of the hill, you can either throw it in 4wd and see if you can make it to the rock field halfway up, or hike the 1100 feet to the top. There is not a road all the way to the top, so that is the only down side of flying Venice.

This looks like the inspiration for some poem, don't you think?

Venice South Pan

Picture 1: Dave on South Launch with reverse inflation and assistance from instructor Stacy
Picture 2: Dave getting into his seat after launch

Venice West Pan