Directions to Carderock

Carderock is extremely easy to reach, and it is only 2 minutes from the Capital Beltway (I-495), Maryland Exit 41.

From Maryland
Take I-495 south (the Outer Loop for local folk) toward Northern Virginia. Take Exit 41, (last exit in Maryland, prior to the bridge) toward Carderock. This will put you on westbound Clara Barton Parkway.

From Virginia
Take I-495 north (the Inner Loop for local folk) toward Maryland. After passing the George Washington Parkway exit, get in the extreme right lane as you cross the American Legion Bridge into Maryland. This is an exit only lane for the Clara Barton Parkway (Exit 41). Caution: The exit ramp forks very soon after you exit. Take the left fork for Carderock. This will put you on westbound Clara Barton Parkway.

 
Once on Clara Barton Parkway, you may note that David Taylor Model Basin is on your right (the very long building). Take the first exit off the parkway, making a left at the top of the ramp to cross over the Parkway . This will take you right into the recreation area. After you pass under the canal through the tunnel, make a right at the stop sign for the four parking areas (see map below) .

We will be meeting in the 2nd to last parking lot of the Carderock Recreation Area. Turn right at the Stop sign to reach the aforementioned Parking lot. This is the P in the map below that is just right of the "k" in Carderock. Easiest way to find this parking lot is to drive to the last one, and then come on back to the 2nd one up the line (it will be on your right if you do this loop).

Bring suitable footgear - boots, water, lunch and outer ware as we'll remain outside independent of what the weather does.



 

Map of Carderock Area

 

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