The Little Red Lighthouse, Watchung Mountains Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transit

  From Jersey City, head to the PATH train station. You can board the PATH train towards 33rd Street. After about 15 minutes, get off at the 33rd Street station in Manhattan. Once you exit the station, walk to the nearby bus stop at 6th Avenue and W 33rd Street. Take the M5 bus heading towards Fort Washington Avenue. After several stops, get off at the bus stop near Fort Washington Park. Walk a short distance to the park entrance, and you will find The Little Red Lighthouse within the park.

• Ferry

  Make your way to the Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal in Jersey City. Purchase a ferry ticket to the World Financial Center in Manhattan. The ferry ride takes about 10-15 minutes. Once you arrive in Manhattan, walk to the nearest subway station (World Trade Center) and take the A train towards Inwood-207th Street. Get off at the 190th Street station. From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk to Fort Washington Park. Follow the signs to the park entrance, and you will find The Little Red Lighthouse inside.

• Walking

  If you're feeling adventurous, you can walk from Jersey City to Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge. Start at the waterfront in Jersey City and head north towards the Hudson River. Follow the promenade that runs along the river until you reach the George Washington Bridge pedestrian path. Cross the bridge, and once you are in Manhattan, continue walking west until you reach Fort Washington Park. The Little Red Lighthouse is located within the park.