By osborn2ride in September, 2011
My brother and I did t his trail 9/11/11 and had a very nice ride. I was some what taken back by how much damage was done by the last two storms came though. Now onto our ride today, it was a on little on the hot side and it was humid but was a very good ride . Lots of people on this trail, walkers, bikers and runners. There is a fair amount of shade so it was not as hot as it could have been. Lots of park benches and picnic tables. I was on my road bike and my brother was on my mt bike with a road tire. He is fifteen years younger the me so we were on a level playing field. This was not on of the best trails I have done but was a very good trail and very well maintained.
By sanmar in September, 2010
We did this ride last weekend. We aren't from this area and wasn't sure what to expect. The ride was wonderful- nice paved trails. It was a nice day- not too hot and lots of people out-but very easy to get around. Everyone we met was very nice, talkative and helpful. We found out after we started out the BWI trail connects to this trail in Glen Burnie. We also rode that trail that day. That too was an easy trail to ride and totally paved, park-like in spots and even had a place to watch the planes.
By PAhikerbiker in July, 2010
We (2 60-year-olds) rode this trail on 7/17/10 starting at the northern end of the trail. Tried to find the trailhead using the google directions from the traillink website, but no success--find another way to get your directions! We parked in the courthouse parking lot and hit the trail. Trail is asphalt and in really good condition all the way. As others have reported, there's a very slight grade up on the return, but nothing we couldn't easily do in moderate gear on our hybrids. Lots of folks out using this trail today, in spite of the 94 degree weather--bikers (both leisure and more serious), roller bladers, families, walkers and joggers--but it was never a problem to keep moving on the trail. People were really good about keeping to the right and passing on the left. About a mile from the end, we found Naval Bagels in a small shopping center just off the trail. Had a couple bagel sandwiches and enjoyed their a/c for a bit on our return. (A Subway is in the same center if you don't like bagels). We started our ride about 11 am, and there wasn't much shade; but, in spite of that and the heat, it was a really great ride! The only negative is that there is really only one restroom on the entire trail--at the rangers station.