Mussel Rock is an amazing flying site. Behind the launches, the cliffs rise as high as 640' MSL. The soarable cliffs extend to the north and south for a couple miles in each direction. On a good day, the winds are smooth and views of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area can be achieved.

One of the greatest features of this site is the abundant landing area that if virtually rotor free. This is because the plateau area near the launches lies behind a ridge that has a smooth edge without a sharp drop off. At the same time, the nature of the site is quite complex.