Challenge Fees and Schedules – Last update: August 7, 2017
NOTE: We have had multiple inquiries for directions. They are currently being reviewed to make sure nothing has changed on the roadways, and will be posted within the next week or so. Sorry for the delay, but we want to be as accurate with our directions as possible. Thank you for your patience.
| Mandatory Site | Hours Open | Fees (Subject to Change) | Open for Tours? | Handicap Access |
Restrooms |
| CONCORD POINT Sat – 8am-6pm Sun – 8am-6pm |
Free Grounds and Light Off-Street Parking at Lighthouse |
Yes | Grounds | Yes |
| SEVEN FOOT KNOLL Sat – 8am-6pm Sun – 8am-6pm |
Free Grounds and Light Area street, lot and garage parking.($8. up to one hour at suggested Pier V Parking Garage, Pier V at Pratt Street). Please note: There are two concerts scheduled for the Pier VI pavilion on Saturday. This may result in very difficult parking issues, and area parking rates at garages and lots being raised significantly (to a flat fee) beginning in the afternoon. If at all possible and particularly those unfamiliar with the city, you may want to visit this location early in the day Saturday, and even Sunday to avoid when the Inner Harbor is busiest.Souvenirs for Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse and Chesapeake Lightship at Lighthouse Only |
Yes | Pier Only | Yes, surrounding restaurants |
| LIGHTSHIPCHESAPEAKE Sat – 8am-5pm* Sun – 8am-5pm* (*Times are currently tentative to board lightship). Any change in boarding times will be posted on the website prior to the event. |
Before 10am – Board Free
After 10am – $5. pp to Board. Same Parking (and short walk) from Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse |
Yes | Pier Only | Yes, surrounding restaurants |
| HOOPER STRAIT Fri – 10am-6pm (Early Bird) Sat – 8am-6pm Sun – 8am-6pm Although the light closes at 6 on Friday, volunteers will be on location until 6:30 to accommodate those Challengers taking the Add-On Bonus Cruise. |
$5. pp Grounds and Light.
Parking at CBMM Lot |
Yes | Grounds and Museum | Yes, in museum |
| CHOPTANK Fri – 10am-6pm (Early Bird) Sat – 8am-6pm Sun – 8am-6pm |
Free Grounds and Light.
Follow directions to Lighthouse and you’ll see the designated Parking Area. |
Yes | Grounds and
Lighthouse (Handicap Lift to Light) |
Yes, in lighthouse and surrounding area |
| DRUM POINT Sat – 8am-4pm* Sun – 8am-6pm *Note: Challengers will still be able to photograph the light and access the Challenge setup from 4:00-6:00, but will not be permitted to climb the lighthouse due to a conflicting event.
|
Free Grounds and Light.
Museum Parking |
Yes | Grounds and Museum | Yes, in museum |
| COVE POINT Sat – 8am-6pm* Sun – 8am-6pm* *Note: Last shuttle departs Drum Point for Cove Point at 5pm! |
Free Grounds and Light *Free Shuttle from Drum Point |
Base Only | Grounds | No |
| POINT LOOKOUT Sat – 8am-6pm Sun – 8am-6pm |
$5. per vehicle– State Park Fee Note: Must notify park personnel that you are at the Park for the Challenge. Parking at Lighthouse |
Yes | Grounds | Yes, in park |
| PINEY POINT Sat – 8am-6pm Sun – 8am-6pm |
Free Grounds
$3. pp to Climb (Children 5 and Under Climb Free) Free Lighthouse and Museum Parking |
Yes | Grounds | Yes, in museum |
| FORT WASHINGTON Sat – 8am-6pm Sun – 8am-6pm |
$10 per vehicle, National Park Fee Note: Must notify park personnel that you are at the Park for the Challenge. Follow signs to Lighthouse. Short walk from Parking Area to Lighthouse |
Base Only | Grounds | Yes, in park |
| BLACKISTONE LIGHTHOUSE REPLICA Sat – 8:00am-6pm Sun – 8:00am-6pm Note: First Boat to the Island Departs Museum at 8:30am; Last Boat to the Island Departs Museum at 5pm |
$7 pp Boat Ride From Mainland, St. Clement’s Island Museum, Colton’s Point, MD Note: High winds/heavy rains could cause boat cancellation. Call ahead in the event of inclement weather: (301) 769-2222. Challenge volunteers will not be set up at this location. So be sure to sign the finishers log and collect the completer souvenir at the last mandatory lighthouse you visit. |
Yes | Only
Museum |
Yes, in museum |
| MILLERS LIGHTHOUSE Sparrows Point Sat – 8am-6pm |
Limited Volunteers WILL be set up at this location. You will collect your event souvenir here. (Lighthouse to be viewed offshore from the Dock of the Bay Restaurant.) | No
(offshore light) |
Yes,
Restaurant |
Yes, in
Restaurant/ Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| SANDY POINT SHOAL
This is an offshore caisson-style lighthouse to be viewed offshore from Sandy Point State Park. The park is at the western terminus of the Bay Bridge, along Route 50 (in between mandatory lights Seven Foot Knoll in Baltimore and Hooper Strait in St. Michaels.) Enter Sandy Point State Park, Exit 32.Park personnel at the gate will give you a handout and direct you to the best place within the park to view the lighthouse. Park Open: 6am to sunset |
$3.00 per person to enter park if you wish to view and photograph this lighthouse.
****Note: Passengers of vehicles can see this light when passing over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. You do not have to visit this lighthouse to collect the event souvenir. It will be available, along with the passport stamp for this lighthouse, at Hooper Strait (the next or previous stop along the Challenge route, depending which direction you are circling the Bay. Challenge volunteers will NOT be set up at this (Sandy Point) location. So be sure to sign the finishers log and collect the completer souvenir at the Hooper Strait Location in St. Michaels, or your last mandatory stop. |
No
(offshore light) |
Park Grounds | Yes, in park |
Please Note: All Maryland State and Federal Park Passes apply Challenge Weekend.
