For the Three Notch Trail - check http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/Threenotchtrail.asp
As for crime...a resent review of crime in the area of the trails (Three Notch) had to be moved a 1000 feet to find any crime in the area, and most was outside the trail in the areas of shopping districts.

This was our first time on this trail, it was very clean and we saw all kinds of people walking with and with out dogs and kids, other bikes, people of all ages, a busy but not too busy trail. It is very nicely done with new trees and fences to clearly mark the trail from private property. Now it was a 60 degree in January when we did this trail on our bikes let see how busy it will be this spring.

I have looked at some of the other blogs from DC and else where they have said that they have found crime going down where the trails were, because of the trails being more open and active. where before the areas where over grown and provided more cover for crime. Also they were commenting that some trails had police officers biking on them or voleteers to help keep watch .

We all have access to the web we can help find items ideas to help get thses trails built. I myself,have only found this site I dont even know who to get in touch with in St. Mary's County. Who is in charge?

2.6 miles long very smooth pavement. 2 spots along trail that the adjacent landowners property is full of garbage and yard art, but otherwise a very pristine natural peaceful ride. A nice respite from the 18 miles of road to and 14 miles of road back to my place. Parking lots at both ends of trail. Will be great when it is all finished.

Section 2 of trail is open. About 3 miles. Nice walking trail and wide.

We're new to biking and rode this trail today. We are sad that it's barely more than 3 miles, though nice that it's all asphalt. We encountered people walking their dogs, people running, folks riding their bikes like us, and two amish horse and buggies that we had to give right away too because they acted like it was "their road". Overall a nice ride, but not long enough. Disapointed that the future phases appear to have been caboshed, as the road just ends.

Biked this lovely 3.5 mile trail Nov 28, 2009. At the north end the trail starts at Deborah Drive at the St Marys county line just north of McKay's Plaza Mall on Rt 236. Eventually the trail will go 28 miles to Lexington Park near the Naval Air Station. Youker

AS an avid user of this rail-trail, I would like to provide an update: The 2.5 mile addition(known as Phase II) to the Three Notch rail-trail in Northers St. Mary's County, MD., is nearly complete. Nearly 2 miles of the new addition have been completed and is in use by the public. This 2 mile addition to the original 1 mile section is beautiful and peaceful with several shaded areas. The final .5 mile of the trail addition should be ready for use by the end of August. The entire 3.5 mile trail is asphalt. An additional 3 mile section of the Three Notch trail (Phase V) has received funding through Maryland's Program Open Space in the amount of $770,000.00 with construction expected to begin this Fall. This 3 mile section will span from the John Baggett Park in Laurel Grove to MD. Route 5 in Mechanicsville, MD. An additional 2 mile section of the trail (Phase III) in California, MD is being constructed now and will be completed in FY 09.