Daingerfield Island

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: The Mount Vernon Trail passes through this historic site, the Potomac River Sailing Association and Washington Sailing Marina are located on the island, opportunity to view wildlife in a wetland ecosystem

$16/hr kayak rentals

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: From Northern Fairfax County, VA or Montgomery County, MD:
Exit the Capitol Beltway, I-95, southbound onto the George Washington Parkway. After 14 miles, before reaching Old Town Alexandria, turn left into Daingerfield Island Park. Follow the road around to the left. Park and start near the restrooms and water fountains.

From Southern Fairfax County, VA:
Exit the Capitol Beltway, I-95, northbound onto Henry G. Shirley Highway (I-395). After approximately 9.5 miles exit southbound onto the George Washington Parkway. After 3.1 miles, before reaching Old Town Alexandria, turn left into Daingerfield Island Park. Follow the road around to the left. Park and start near the restrooms and water fountains.

From Prince Georges County, MD:
Use the Capital Beltway (I-95), to get to Rte. 50 west or Iu2011295 north. From either, take the westbound Southeast Freeway (I-395) after 11 miles or approximately 6 miles respectively. Follow the Southeast Freeway across the river into Virginia. Do not use the express lanes. Take the second exit ramp immediately after crossing the bridge, onto the southbound George Washington Parkway. After 3.1 miles, before reaching Old Town Alexandria, turn left into Daingerfield Island Park. Follow the road around to the left. Park and start near the restrooms and water fountains.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Kayaking/Canoeing, Marina/Boating

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Food for Sale

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Rental Equipment

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Restaurant

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: Less than a half mile

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

OTHER:

Open Space Activities: Have a picnic

Open Space Size: Smaller than a basketball court

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: River/Channel, Wetlands