A Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Phase V of the Three Notch Trail has been set for 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the John V. Baggett Park at Laurel Grove, located at 26929 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, Maryland. All are invited to attend and celebrate the Grand Opening of this section of the trail.
Phase V will provide users a scenic three-mile section of trail beginning at the park and ending near MD Route 5 (at the Gospel Light Baptist Church). Baggett Park will serve as a trail hub in this area, where ample parking and restroom facilities are available. Ultimately, when the entire trail is completed, it will link the established, more urban areas of Lexington Park and California to more scenic, rural areas such as Hillville, Oakville, Laurel Grove, Mechanicsville and Charlotte Hall. In addition to recreational and fitness uses, the trail is expected to serve transportation needs for those wishing to bike to attractions, shopping, parks, Senior Activity Centers, libraries, farmers’ markets, businesses and workplaces.
Other Phases of the trail already constructed or planned are as follows:
v Phase I: This one mile section of trail from MD 236 in New Market to the Northern Senior Center in Charlotte Hall opened in 2006.
v Phase II: This 2.25 mile section from the Northern Senior Center to Deborah Drive in Charles County was completed in 2008.
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