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Merriam Crater — Lower Bench Launch
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Merriam Crater — Lower Bench Launch
Spot info
Spot details
PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Required
Launch faces
W, NW, N, NE, E
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
Current AZHPA and USHPA membership and a local briefing are required. This established lower flight-park launch is on private land under the club's standing access process.
Site rules
- Use the established lower launch and designated landing zones.
- Remain on established access and avoid Navajo Nation and unrelated private parcels.
- P2 pilots require a local P3 for midday conditions.
Launch directions
W, NW, N, NE, E
Direction notes
Official guide lists usable faces from west clockwise through east.
Safety notes
- Use the established lower launch and designated landing zones.
- Remain on established access and avoid Navajo Nation and unrelated private parcels.
- P2 pilots require a local P3 for midday conditions.
Additional notes
Official lower-bench launch with a reusable club access path; not discretionary owner permission. Paramotor use is not documented.
Map pin (exact launch)
The named club or official site guide publishes this coordinate as the distinct launch point represented by this row.
Official website
https://www.azhpa.org/merriam-craterSpot review
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