Cross Island Trail

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Cross Island Trail
The Cross Island Trail is a linear park in Queen Anne's County offering an avenue of safe non-vehicular transportation for citizens. The trail was initiated in 1998 and completed in September 2001. The Cross Island Trail spans Kent Island west and east, from Terrapin Nature Park on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the Kent Narrows.
The Cross Island Trail presents pedestrians, runners and cyclists a specialized recreational facility for enjoyment of the great outdoors. The trail affords natural vistas and unique opportunities to view wildlife in an environmentally-sensitive designed setting. The trail experience affords something for everyone, including: canopied forests, economic and entertainment centers, bridges over streams and access to public parks.
The trail corridor is a 10 foot wide paved surface approximately six miles in length. The dedicated trail easements are 25 to 50 feet wide. This project was made possible through funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Enhancement Programs (ISTEA and TEA-21), the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Program Open Space (POS) and Queen Anne's County.
Parking

There are several locations for off-street parking along the trail. From west to east parking is available at the Terrapin Nature Park, Old Love Point Park, Castle Marina Road, Kent Narrows Boat Launching Ramp, the Chesapeake Exploration Center and the public lots beneath the Kent Narrows U.S. 50/301 Bridge. These lots are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Trail Etiquette
For safe multiple use on the Cross Island Trail, your cooperation is required. Please review and familiarize yourself with the following protocol for yielding right of way when cyclists, hikers and runners meet on the trail.

Cyclists yield to all other trail users and runners yield to hikers.
Cyclists should always yield, pass with care and keep their speed to a slow, safe pace.
Respect the rights and privacy of adjacent property owners.
To report a fire, acts of vandalism, police or medical emergency, dial 911.

Rules of the Road

For your safety, always keep right.
Always pass on the left.
When passing, give the warning: "on your left."
Always wear a helmet.
Speed limit is 15 mph.

For further information, please contact:
Queen Anne's County Department of Parks and Recreation
1945 4-H Park Road
Centreville MD 21617
410-758-0835
www.qac.org