I practically live on the SART, riding that section probably 3-4 times a week, and I'm with Pamestique. Riders going north can certainly pop over onto the road, no biggie, plus it probably makes the intersection a little safer since you're less likely to get right hooked. Riders going south need to stay on the path. It's not *that* bumpy, come on now.

It's never really bothered me much what people do there...but since there's a thread on here about it I'm chipping in my 2 cents.