Three Notch Trail:
Maryland
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Description:
The Three Notch Trail is a work-in-progress under the guidance of St. Mary's County and other stakeholders. The recreational trail will eventually extend 28 miles along an abandoned railroad right-of-way, which runs from Hughesville (in Charles County) south to Lexington Park (to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station).

Future phases of the trail are planned as follows:

Phase three: This two-mile section is being constructed by commercial developers, from Wildewood to Wal-Mart. South Plaza, Wildewood and WalMart have completed their respective sections.

Phase four A & B: Construction is nearing completion for Phase four A, which runs from WalMart to Chancellors Run Road. Design and engineering for Phase four B from Chancellors Run Road to Pegg Road (Gate 1 Pax River NAS) will be coordinated with the design and engineering for FDR Boulevard.

Phase five: This three mile section from John Baggett Park in Laurel Grove to MD 5 in Mechanicsville is currently under construction and should be completed by summer 2011.

Phase six: This five mile section from Mechanicsville to New Market is planned for design in FY11 and construction in FY14. When this section is completed, the Trail in the north end of the county will run from Baggett Park to Charlotte Hall for a distance of about 11 miles (one way).

Phase seven: This four mile section from Wildewood to Hollywood is planned for design in FY15 and construction in future budget years.

Phase eight: This four and one-half mile section from Hollywood Road to Friendship School Road is planned for design and construction in future budget years.

Phase nine: This two and one-half mile section from Friendship School Road to John Baggett Park is also planned for future budget years.

Appropriate signage, benches, crosswalks and road barriers are also included in the scope of work. The project will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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just wonderful for biking
By sheilabowling in February, 2012
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.
Rais to Trails-crime
By kpmom in January, 2012
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?
lower Trail only
By steven57 in December, 2011
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.
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Deborah Dr. at Leonardtown Rd./SR 5 to Thompson Corner Rd./SR 236 at Woodland Ford Ln.
Counties: St. Marys
Trail Length: 5.6 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Wheelchair Accessible, Horseback Riding, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6233596

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