DESCRIPTION

Superb ridge soaring site with beautiful views up and down the northern California coast. Follow the web link below for far more information. Hazards: This is a dynamic ridge soaring site. 1) Multiple terrain features exist which can cause rotor. 2) Many times, a large wind gradient will set up between the upper cliffs and the lower launches. This gradient is responsible for many blow-back events as seen on youtube. Blow-back results in flying directly into power lines, tight neighborhoods, and very busy streets (freeway). 3) Vegetation grows thick and wild in the park. Landing anywhere other than a designated LZ or on the upper, middle or lower road could result in a good amount of time untangling a glider.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- soaring

weather

High winds - blowback over freeway, powerlines, etc. Read https://www.paragliding-lessons.com/mrsg/

access

From 280 heading North or South: Take the Hwy 1 South Exit to Pacifica. Exit at the bottom of the hill at the Manor Drive Exit. Make a Hard Right at the end of the offramp. On your left you will pass a McDonalds and you will be on Palmetto Ave. Continue North on Palmetto about 1/2 mile up and turn left on Westline Dr. Continue about 500 Yds. Staying to left at each opportunity. You will end up in a large parking area along the cliffs. If this gate at the far end of the parking area is open, please do not drive onto the dirt area!

regulation

Unrestricted. P3 rating recommended, or supervised P2.