Work in progress
Overview
Mussel Rock Park in Daly City is one of the most popular paragliding locations in the the North America. It offers stunning views of the the Pacific Ocean, costal mountain range and city of San Francisco. Also known as the Dumps, Mussel Rock, is an unrated flying site located about 20 minutes southwest of down town SF.
There are a number of unique dangers that pilots need to be aware of when flying this site. First there is the danger of being blown back into power lines or houses along the Westlake cliffs and second there is the danger of landing in the ocean which has resulted in a number of fatalities over the years.
Hazards
Launch Locations
Mussel Rock Park has 7 main launch locations. The ability to select the appropriate launch, based on current weather conditions and pilot skill level, is critically important to having a safe flight. Below are detailed guides for each launch.
Launch Guides
| Name | Suggested Rating | Wind Direction |
|---|---|---|
| The Perch | P2 | SSW – NW |
| Walker | P2 | SW – NW |
| The Jungle | P2 | SW |
| Lemming | P2 / P3 | SW – NW |
| Green Monster | P3 / P4 | SSW – NNW |
| Tom Cat | P2 | W – NNW |
| Coyote | P3 | W – SSW |
| Cheetah | P3 | W – SSW |
Location
Address
120 Westline Dr. Daly City, CA 94015
Directions
Mussel Rock is located about 20 minutes SW of San Francisco, near the border of between Pacifica and Daly City. Below are directions from San Francisco.
Take I-280 S
Keep right at the fork to continue on CA-1 S
Take exit 507 for Palmetto Ave
Turn right onto Palmetto Ave (You’ll pass a McDonald’s on your left, which is the last bathroom stop)
Turn left on Westline Dr
Stay to the left on Westline Dr and follow it to the end, where you’ll find the parking lot for Mussel Rock Open space park, which is near an old dump transfer station.