pinellas trail

We parked at the Walsingham County Park and then rode our (rented) bikes north up to Dunedin and back. It was a great ride, about 20 miles round trip, including the park's loop at the end. We went off the path in Dunedin and rode out to the water for a refreshing rest. The path is really nice and flat, with some overpasses to manage, but it was just fine.We rented bikes from Island Marine, on Gulf Blvd in Indian Rocks (I think!) and they were really nice, and hooked us up w/ a bike rack and lock too.

We rode the trail from Seminole to St.Pete's, maybe not the most exciting scenery but still nice to be able to bike far away from the cars. It got better when we came closer to the city. Lots of bridges and very good exercise, even if fairly level.

It's nice to have a trail that runs the entire county for people to ride bikes, rollerblade, run and walk on. AVOID the trail that runs through ST PETERSBURG it is HIGHLY DANGEROUS. The rest of the county is great is but avoid using the trail in St. Petersburg.

The Pinellas trail provides 30 miles of non-road/cycle way.....just try it...it's a must if you're into bikes.

I have taken the trail from Tarpon Springs to just south of Sunset Point. Love the surface and the scenery, tho I must admit I was unsure about continuing south. After reading other reviews, I think I will at least continue down to Largo! Keep up the great work and hopefully some day all the trails will be connected!

This trail is well maintained and a great place to ride your bike. Always be cautious at the crossings, and keep moving along the trail. For small groups or family it is a great place to ride and see the region from a different view.

This is an amazing way to go from St.Pete to Tarpon Springs without a car fully paved and marked out

My wife, Pam, and I planned a three-day trip to the Tampa/Clearwater area specifically so that we could: (1) attend a Dave Matthews concert, (2) ride the Pinellas Trail, and (3) get some beach time. Success! I will not belabor the concert or the beach since this is a trail review, but would note that the concert was fantastic and the ocean was like a bathtub. On to the trail:For Day 1, we drove to Honeymoon Island State Park, left the car, and hit the spur over to Dunedin, took a left and headed north to Tarpon Springs. The trail is reasonably wide and often has a separate pedestrian path paralleling the bike lanes, which is very nice. We had to cross two major intersections, but otherwise, most of the crossings were so lightly traveled by vehicles that we didn't need to stop. In fact, I must say that from Dunedin north, drivers are almost invariably courteous and considerate of cyclists (something I wish we could import to our hometown). This part of the ride took about an hour (we were not out to break any land speed records), and we arrived in Tarpon Springs about 10 am. We spent a little time at the sponge docks and were a little surprised by how quiet and empty it was - not a whole lot going on. We left the Springs at about 11 and headed back south to Dunedin, destination Dunedin Brewery. If you haven't been, and you like good craft beer, this is a must. They have outstanding wheat, red and brown ales year-round, and the staff is friendly and outgoing (and very much into cycling). We then headed to Casa Tina for an outstanding lunch of chorizo and steak tacos and chile rellenos. From there, it was back to Honeymoon Island where we racked and locked the bikes, grabbed our beach stuff out of the car, and hopped the ferry over to Caladesi for a few hours of sun and surf. Overall ride was about 30 miles for the day.Day 2: Meant to get up earlier, but we finally got on our bikes at about 9 am. Headed off Clearwater Beach, over the Causeway to the Trail. There is a nice, wide bike/pedestrian path on the Causeway, and the climb over the channel is not as bad as it might look. When we got to the other side, we took a right on Palm Avenue, and then a left on Turner to get away from the traffic flying down Chestnut. Turner links up with the trail about a block down. Our original plan was to ride south at least down to Long Bayou, as we had read that anything south and east of that (into St. Pete) might be a tad dangerous. We got as far as Belleair (which really is not very far) and turned around. The trail was simply not as nice down that way and we encountered a couple of places where the sides of the trail had caved in. Moreover, we really wanted to go back up north to Dunedin and visit the Brewery again. So . . . we turned around and headed north. The trail through Clearwater is for the most part a bike lane on East Avenue (it’s designed for two-way bike traffic, but is along the west side of the Avenue, so if you’re heading north, you are biking against traffic). Not wonderful, and the drivers here, unlike a little north, are not as considerate. We decided to make for St. Andrews Links, a golf course and driving range in Dunedin, to take advantage of the $10 deal for a large bucket of balls and two beers. The staff in the golf shop there was friendly and helpful, and they even have spare golf clubs available for use if you happen to bike in without your gear. The beer there, sadly, is not craft, but I had forgotten that Yuengling is actually pretty good for a mass-produced brew. Having finished our golfing (Pam, who had never hit a golf ball in her life, was convinced that she would be awesome at the driving range – NOT!!), we decided that lunch was in order. Why not eat at the Dunedin Brewery, considering how good their beer is? And, so, we did. The Brewery serves up a tasty burger, accompanied by chips and salsa. Having finished lunch, we decided to pack it back to our lodging so that we could spend the last of our time in Florida on the beach. All told, we rode 22 miles on Day 2.We really enjoyed riding this trail and would recommend it to others. There are bathroom facilities available along the way and plenty to see and do. For the most part, the trail is shaded. BTW, my wife and I are in our late 50's, ride consistently about 50 to 70 miles a week, but are not speedy pro road bike kind of folk (we ride hybrids with road bike tires, wear bike shorts but not bike jerseys, and don't clip in).

Clam Bayou is a small piece of nature to enjoy. Going south to Loggerhead is like having a private estate to yourself. Childs Park area may seem ominous, but I have never experienced the slightest hostility there after riding by several times each week. Also going south from Clearwater is a delightful trip with a pleasant assortment of sights and sounds of urban and rural areas.

I have been bike riding on the Pinellas Trail for about 4 years, usually several times a week. I have ridden the entire thing many times and for the most part it is very well-maintained and smooth but there are spots where it's a bit rough. I had always felt safe on the trail (albeit a little nervous in some areas of St. Pete) but since the attacks in that area in February of this year, I do not go that far south any more. It's just not worth it for me to take a chance getting beaten up and my bike stolen. I have never felt nervous going north from 102nd Avenue in Largo though and continue to ride. The trail is nice and wide, very easy to pass and be passed. There are a lot of crossroads but putting up with that is better than riding on the roads or sidewalks. You can also walk on the trail of course, just no motorized vehicles. I love my time on the Pinellas Trail!

very nice to ride on but some traffic areas and it goes through some slum areas in Largo. There have been robberies on the trail this winter

This well used former rail bed provides a wonderful resource for walking, biking, skating - anything non-motorized. It's wide enough to accommodate many safely, It's hard surfaced and very well maintained. It is actually a linear park of Pinellas County.

My wife and were excited to wake up on last morning at Clearwater Beach to find a sunny cool day. We drove to downtown Clearwater, found a bike rental shop, and hit the Pinellas Trail!What a nice way to spend the day. We were both way out of shape, but had no trouble at all riding from Clearwater to Tarpon Springs and back. We reckoned it to be about 38 miles round trip.The trail is in great shape, well marked, and (no surprise) FLAT! Plenty of places to get off the trail for a bite or a drink. As with other abandoned rail lines, the route take you through a mix of industrial, city, residential, and rural areas. Always something new to see around each corner.

This is a great trail for bikers and walkers. It is a wide trail and well paved and flat. No motor vehicles are allowed on this trail so it is a safe activity for the family. We enjoy both riding and walking the trail. We go there often

While staying at Clearwater Beach for the month, we took a day and rented bikes. We rode 20 miles on a flat well- paved path. It was wonderful to not have to worry about car traffic. Would definitely do it again. Next time will ride to the south. We rented our bikes in Dunedin