Now overgrown and neglected, it could be transformed with minimal effort into an urban treasure known as the Metropolitan Branch Trail. The benefits of the Metropolitan Branch Trail are many. The linear park, landscaped with trees, grass, and flowers will be an attractive amenity for surrounding neighborhoods. The trail and greenway, perfect for bicycling, jogging, walking, or rollerblading, will provide residents with a first class recreational facility second to none in the region. The gentle railroad grades make these trails ideal for walking, jogging, bicycling, rollerblading, baby strolling, wheelchairing, and more.
Recreational trails are popular with people of all ages.
They help unify communities by bringing people together in a healthy setting. The seven-mile Metropolitan Branch Trail will be an invaluable addition to this list. It will link these and other trails together and will be the centerpiece of our region's trail system. The Coalition for the Metropolitan Branch Trail was formed in November 1989 for the purpose of promoting the creation of the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Coalition members include individuals, community organizations, and local institutions.