By leblondg in December, 2011
This is a very nice bicycle trail. Very well maintained, nice and easy to ride. Nice scenery. Not difficult so not for the hardcore bikers but very nice for us wanting a nice bicycle ride and enjoy being outdoors in Florida.
By fivespeed302 in March, 2011
The previous comments were all accurate. I was also very disappointed that I can't bring my dog on this trail. There are signs everywhere prohibiting dogs, as well as signs stating that fines will be issued for violators. Sections of this trail are very isolated. Although I am male, I wouldn't feel comfortable using this trail if I were female and alone. If you are injured or attacked, there is no one to hear your screams. Keep that in mind before riding, and bring a cell phone along with your carry permit and a loaded gun.
By lfreed in April, 2010
Like most Florida rail-to-trail trails, this one is pretty much flat and straight. There are several road crossings along the way, but traffic on the crossroads is usually very light. You need to be careful when crossing, because the trail is basically invisible to passing motorists.
The trail ends at a small stream that leads into Placida Harbor - it's a pretty spot, but there's not so much as a park bench to sit down and enjoy the view. This may be due to the large number of flying insects near the water.
By Deb Thompson in November, 2005
"I found this trail through this website. I was so excited to have a trail this close. I packed a lunch and jugs of water, loaded up my two dogs, and off we drove. 9 miles in a 8 cylinder F150. Not too far driving-wise; but eats some gas. Well worth it for the adventure that was in store. Got to the park. Parked. Started to get out, and THERE IT WAS! In large, big letters---NO DOGS ALLOWED! Not mentioned on this site. Drove all the way out their 18 mile round trip and such a disappointment. I don't understand why, either, dogs are not allowed. As a single women, I don't really like going out on wilderness trails (or isolated ones) by myself and feel better my canine friend accompanying me. Why is Charlotte County so darn anti-dog?"
By Linda Dame in April, 2002
"We have been very please with the trail for roller blading, but were disappointed with the surface of phase II. It's fine for walking and biking but very rough for blading."