Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail:
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Description:
One of Florida's most popular and unique urban pathways, the Pinellas Trail spans the 34 miles from St. Pete north to Tarpon Springs, connecting several county parks, coastal areas, and communities. Its multiple access points, mile markers, and parking areas make the trail-and the communities it connects-very popular destinations among cyclists.
Over the first 15 miles from St. Pete, the trail crosses dozens of pedestrian bridges with sweeping views of the urban landscape. The most scenic of these is the quarter-mile Cross Bayou Bridge, which spans Boca Ciega Bay.
Farther north lie the towns of Largo, Clearwater, and Dunedin. Pay close attention as you pass through downtown Clearwater, as the trail merges with sidewalks and is not well marked. Dunedin offers a particularly pleasant scene, with shops, restaurants, public restrooms, and parking. The Gulf of Mexico is just two blocks away, worth the brief detour for lovely coastal scenery.
The final 10-mile stretch begins in the quiet township of Palm Harbor. Pause on the Bayshore Boulevard pedestrian bridge at Mile Marker 29 for more gulf scenery. The final few miles take you through Tarpon Springs' quaint business district. Trail's end is at Mile Marker 34 along US Highway 19; the trail extension just beyond the underpass to the east is not part of the Pinellas Trail.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Directions: The southern endpoint is in Trailhead Park on US Highway 19 in St. Petersburg, between Fairfield Avenue and Eighth Avenue South, while the northern endpoint is on US Highway 19 in Tarpon Springs, just south of the Anclote River.
There is no parking at either endpoint, but plenty of options line the route.

Contact:
Pinellas County Planning Department
600 Cleveland Street, Suite 750
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 464-8200
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Seasonal Restrictions:
Does not apply. Open Daylight Hours Only.
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Reviews: [3 trail ratings]
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Unfortunately a Bad Experience
By CJ-Elle on June 09, 2010
We travel form WI every year in March to bike many of Flordia's great trails. After several years of excellent rides on the Pinellas Trail, we finally experienced the hazards of an urban trail. Four teens entered the trail in fornt of us, and riding side by side started running everyone off the trail. After several miles we attempted to pass, because they were going very slow. At that point they attempted to crash both my wife and I. They tried to knock us off our bikes, and threatened us for over a mile, before we left the trail for safety. This happened just south of Tarpon Springs. We won't be returning to this trail!
Fun adventure - even in the warmth of May
By suko on May 29, 2010
We loved the Pinellas Trail so much we are returning two weeks after our first roundtrip tour from Gulfport to Dunedin. We have set aside three days and look forward to exploring more spurs and more of the area, including Tarpon Springs and returning to Honeymoon Island State Park and its white, sugar-sand beaches. We greatly appreciate the courtesy shown to cyclists by motorists and the foresight in building and maintaining this user friendly corridor. The small printed triptik-like map provided free of charge by Pinellas County Planning Dept was mailed to us and was invaluable. I look forward to the day when Miami-Dade uses old rail beds to create something similar.
Suzanne and Don, Miami, FL
Fun adventure - even in the warmth of May
By suko on May 29, 2010
We loved the Pinellas Trail so much we are returning two weeks after our first roundtrip tour from Gulfport to Dunedin. We have set aside three days and look forward to exploring more spurs and more of the area, including Tarpon Springs and returning to Honeymoon Island State Park and its white, sugar-sand beaches. We greatly appreciate the courtesy shown to cyclists by motorists and the foresight in building and maintaining this user friendly corridor. The small printed triptik-like map provided free of charge by Pinellas County Planning Dept was mailed to us and was invaluable. I look forward to the day when Miami-Dade uses old rail beds to create something similar.
Suzanne and Don, Miami, FL
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs
Counties: Pinellas
Trail Length: 34 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Mountain Biking, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6015535

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