To get to Lost River from the D.C. area and points east:
- Take I-66 to I-81 south. You'll only go a few miles on I-81.
- Take exit 296 to 55 west.
- Go over mountain and come to town of Wardensville. (OBEY SPEED LIMIT)
- Continue through Wardensville on 55. (On West side of town, 55 expands to a four-lane divided highway.)
- Proceed approximately 7 miles, exit at Baker
- Turn LEFT off exit ramp
- Follow signs to Baker and Lost River State Park.
- Go approximately 1 mile.
- LEFT at 259 south, (BP gas station at corner). There's a sign for Lost River State Park.
- Go about 10 miles on 259.
- Come to town of Mathias.
- There is a PURE gas station and a fire house.
- Turn RIGHT on to Howards Lick Road.
- You will see more signs to Lost River State Park.
- Mathias Community Center will be on your left shortly after you turn onto Howards Lick Road.
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