ET from Columbia on 6/28/2009 8:47:24 PM:
I live right on the trail and feel very safe. There have been a few incidents over the years, though, so it is best to be sensible. I wouldn't run alone when it is dark or near dark. The whole trail has pretty heavy traffic at popular times, like weekends, but out past Scott Blvd. may be more sparsely used in the middle of a week day, or when the weather isn't so great. If you think it's a low use time, there will be more people around from Flat Branch Park to Scott Blvd. If you have a dog, that's a great additional source of security. I walk my two big dogs even late at night and never worry!