Flagstaff Flying Sites

Sheba Crater Slope Soaring

Best winds for the middle bench areas are from the South to Southwest, but you can fly any direction from the top.

Driving Directions

From I-40 in Flagstaff: Drive East on I-40 and take the Winona exit (#211). Drive West on the Townsend-Winona Road (County Road 510) two miles to Leupp Road (County Road 505). Go North on Leupp Road for 11.3 miles and turn right (East) on the dirt road. (continued below)

From Downtown Flagstaff: Drive East on Route 66 to the Townsend-Winona Road (County Road 510), East of the Flagstaff Mall. Drive East on Townsend-Winona Road for 7.9 miles to Leupp Road. Go North on Leupp Road (County Road 505) for 11.3 miles and turn right (East) on the dirt road .(continued below)

To access the middle bench and top flying areas you MUST HAVE 4-WHEEL DRIVE! These roads are fragile and will be destroyed by two-wheel drive vehicles. The roads are maintained by the local hang-glider group. These folks also own the top of Sheba as well as Merriam Crater and other flying properties. Please help us keep the roads and flying sites in good shape.

View (looking SE) of North and South Sheba Craters from the top of Merriam Crater.

Top of Sheba Crater looking West to Merriam Crater.

Sunday, April 16, 2006 is this years annual slope soaring day at Sheba Crater. Join us for a day of gliding and foamy combat.

Download a printable map and directions to Sheba and Merriam Crater.(344 KB PDF)