Back to all spots
Horse Heaven - West Launch
Forecast-ready spotNo ratings yetBe first
Horse Heaven - West Launch
Spot info
Spot details
PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Required
Club / contract
Required
Launch faces
NW, W, SW
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
National Forest launch with private approach/LZ sensitivities under the current UHGPGA guide. UHGPGA and USHPA membership are required; use only the standing club landing arrangement.
Site rules
- P3/H3 minimum
- UHGPGA and USHPA membership required
- High-clearance 4WD access
- Use the documented Highway 28 LZ and avoid surrounding private property
Launch directions
NW, W, SW
Direction notes
West launch is used northwest through southwest under current guide conditions.
Safety notes
- Remote high-desert mountain site
- Private land surrounds the LZ
- Thermic turbulence and wind shifts
- Limited retrieve and communications
Additional notes
West and East are retained as distinct current launch faces; both depend on the same private landing arrangement and are red.
Map pin (exact launch)
Current UHGPGA guide publishes the west-side site coordinate and distinguishes the West launch from the East launch roughly 800 yards away.
Navigation warning
Use the current guide and local briefing; the Highway 28 LZ is surrounded by private land and the row is red.
Official website
https://www.uhgpga.org/horse-heavenSpot review
Pilot experiences
See who rated this spot and which field-condition tags pilots selected.
No ratings yetBe first
Review this spotNo reviews are visible yet. Share the first rating or field note for this spot.
Spot group
No group posts from this spot yet.
Airspace status