Visit our links below for a map and directions to these flying sites:
FROM SAN JOSE & POINTS SOUTH:
- Come up either 680 North or 880 North to the Calaveras Road exit and turn right (East) towards the hills. Calaveras Road starts out at six lanes and tapers down to 2 by the time it starts into the hills.
- Once you leave the flats, you’ll start up a little canyon. In about 1/2 mile, Downing Road will intersect from the left. There's also a park sign that's a fake rock at the corner.
- Follow Downing Road about 1/4 mile and it will dead end at the park entrance and toll booth. After you leave the booth, go straight.
- You’ll go up a 40-foot rise and level off. At this point, you’ll see a small lake on your right.
- For Merlin Flight School Students: As you pass the lake, turn into the first (paved) parking lot. We meet at the far end of this lot. If you miss this lot, next you will see a small dirt lot on your left. We try to keep this lot free for pilots loading up to go up to the various launches. If you miss both lots, the road will continue around and dead end at the far side of the lake.
FROM OAKLAND & NORTH:
- Take 880 South to the Calaveras Road exit and turn left (East).
- Follow the rest of the instructions above.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO & THE PENINSULA:
- Take 101 South to the Moffett Field exit. At the south end of Moffett Field, take the Hwy 237 exit. This will automatically head you East across the South end of the Bay.
- As you approach 880, watch carefully for the Calaveras Road exit. It will meander under the overpasses and keep heading you East towards the hills. Follow the rest of the instructions above.
CONTACT DETAILS (FOR MERLIN FLIGHT SCHOOL STUDENTS):
- Vehicle: GMC Sierra pickup, color gray w/matching camper shell.
- Office Phone: (415) 456-3670
- Cell Phone: (415) 302-5120 Reception is very poor in the park due to the hills. I may not get a ring but I should get a text or voicemail at least.
- If you're in the park and you still don't see me, ask any pilot to point me out.
FROM SAN JOSE & POINTS SOUTH:
- Take Hwy 280 to Hwy 1, Pacifica exit, go over the hill towards Pacifica.
- Take the Manor Dr./Palmetto Ave. exit, turn hard right onto Palmetto Ave.
- Turn left at Westline Dr. Park at the end.
FROM OAKLAND:
- Take Hwy 80 to 280 south to Hwy 1/Pacifica exit, go over the hill then turn hard right onto Palmetto Ave.
- Turn left at Westline Dr. Park at the end.
FROM THE PENINSULA:
- Take Hwy 101 north to Hwy 380 to Hwy 380 to Hwy 1/Pacifica exit, go over the hill towards Pacifica.
- Take the Manor Dr./Palmento Ave. exit, turn hard right onto Palmetto Ave.
- Turn left at Westline Dr. Park at the end.
FROM MARIN & NORTH:
- Take Hwy 101 south to the Golden Gate Bridge then take 19th Ave/Hwy 1 exit, Continue to Hwy 280 to to Hwy 1/Pacifica exit, go over the hill towards Pacifica.
- Take the Manor Dr./Palmento Ave. exit, turn hard right onto Palmetto Ave.
- Turn left at Westline Dr. Park at the end.
CONTACT DETAILS (FOR MERLIN FLIGHT SCHOOL STUDENTS):
- Vehicle: GMC Sierra pickup, color gray w/matching camper shell.
- Office Phone: (415) 456-3670
- Cell Phone: (415) 302-5120 Reception is very poor in the park due to the hills. I may not get a ring but I should get a text or voicemail at least.
- If you're in the park and you still don't see me, ask any pilot to point me out.
FROM OAKLAND & EAST BAY:
- Take Hwy 80 to Hwy 580 to the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge.
- At the Marin shoreline take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd then take Hwy 101 south to the East Blithdale Blvd.
- Turn left at Camino Alto and then right at Miller Ave then Left on La Goma St. then right on Molino Ave.
- Go straight at the Molino/ Edgewood Ave. intersection.
- Take a hard right at the 5 way intersection on to the Panoramic hwy.
- Turn into the Pantoll Ranger Station and sign in at the PG box on the far side of the office before heading up the hill.
- Take Pantoll Rd. to Rock Springs.
- Turn left on to Ridgecrest Blvd.
- See maps for the location of the three launches.
CONTACT DETAILS (FOR MERLIN FLIGHT SCHOOL STUDENTS):
- Vehicle: GMC Sierra pickup, color gray w/matching camper shell.
- Office Phone: (415) 456-3670
- Cell Phone: (415) 302-5120 Reception is very poor in the park due to the hills. I may not get a ring but I should get a text or voicemail at least.
- If you're in the park and you still don't see me, ask any pilot to point me out.
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