Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Cross Island Trail skirts inlets of the Chesapeake Bay.
At the first mile marker, you come to Old Love Point Park, a recreation area with
baseball and soccer fields. Continuing along, the trail passes through farm fields, and
you'll be able to see a lighthouse in the distance that indicates how close you really
are to the seashore.
At mile 3.8, you will have to do a short, back-road jog to reconnect with the trail,
but a blue-painted bike lane makes this a simple transition. Back on the path, you'll
come to a long wooden bridge that provides the first unhindered view of the water.
This lovely expanse is a gem of the Cross Island Trail.
Before reaching the marina in Kent Narrows, you must head uphill to cross over
the causeway on the parallel US Hwy. 50, where there is an extremely wide shoulder.
At the marina, you have a choice: Head to the left to Chesapeake Exploration Center,
or head the right to continue along the trail. Here, the trail becomes a series of side-
walks and access points to the waterfront and its restaurants and boat slips.
DIRECTIONS
To reach the start at Terrapin Nature Park, from Annapolis, take US Hwy. 50
east to exit 37 (the first exit after crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge) and turn
left onto MD Route 8. Follow Route 8 to the second light and turn left into Ches-
apeake Bay Business Park. Follow the road to the right around the circle until
you come to Terrapin Nature Park. There is ample parking and portable toilets
are at the trailhead.
To reach Kent Narrows, take US Hwy. 50 east from Annapolis. After cross-
ing the Bay Bridge, travel across Kent Island. Cross the Narrows on a bridge and
