Directions are subject to change because of ongoing construction in the vicinity of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Look for updates on this website.
From Piney Point (approx. drive time 1.5 hrs)
Return to route 249N via Lighthouse Road (1.3 mi.). Make a left onto route 249N and drive approx 7 mi. Make a left onto Rt. 5N and drive 19.1 mi. to a dead end, turn left and continue on 5N for 16.9 mi. Follow Business 5N for 1.7 miles until you cross 301. Continue on Rt. 228 for 6.6 mi where Rt 228 goes to the right and becomes 210N.
Continue on 210N for 5.8 miles. Turn left onto Fort Washington Road. **
From Virginia - driving on I-95 North
Take Exit 3A, the second exit after crossing the Wilson Bridge, marked “Indian Head, Route 210 South”. Go south on Route 210 and turn right on Fort Washington Road **
From Maryland - I-95 South
Take Exit 3, Route 210 marked “Forest Hgts / Indian Head” and follow signs for 210 South to Indian Head. Go south on Route 210 for 6.3 miles to the intersection with Fort Washington Road. Turn right on Fort Washington Road. **
** Stay on Fort Washington Road and go 3.3 miles to the park entrance. Make a right off of the main road onto L’Enfant Road (sign points to “Fishing Area Lighthouse”) Follow L’Enfant Road down to the river. There is a parking area at the end of the road and then walk the last few 100 yards to the light tower.
Note: Challenge participants must mention at the park entrance that they are participating in the Challenge to receive the fee reduction.