Suncoast Trail:
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Description:
From Florida's Online Greenways & Trails Guide at www.floridagreenwaysandtrails.com: The Suncoast Trail is officially designated as part of Florida's Statewide Greenways and Trails System. Opened in 2001, this non-motorized paved trail was developed as part of the Suncoast Parkway. Paralleling the parkway, the trail begins in northern Hillsborough County and proceeds north through Pasco and Hernando counties, traversing suburban, agricultural and natural areas. Throughout the trail, rest/interpretive areas illustrate historical significance, emphasize transitions between ecological communities and identify native species. Among the trail's highlights is the segment adjacent to the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve. This section crosses various rivers and creeks, including the Anclote and Pithlachascotee, and provides views of beautiful natural communities.

The Suncoast Trail will eventually serve as a key regional connector, linking to other projects such as the Good Neighbor Trail, the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and the Pinellas Trail.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Trailhead at Lutz Lake Fern Road (southern terminus of trail): From Tampa, take Dale Mabry Highway (CR 597) north to Lutz Lake Fern Road. Take a left (heading west) and continue for approximately 3 miles until you pass under the Suncoast Parkway. Trailhead is on the right.


Trailhead at State Road 54 (2.45 miles from southern terminus of trail): From Interstate 75, take Exit 58 to State Road 54. Head east (toward New Port Richey/Land O' Lakes) on SR 54 until you pass under the Suncoast Parkway. Trailhead entrance is on the right about a mile beyond overpass. From New Port Richey, head east on State Road 54. Look for trailhead entrance on left about a mile before passing under Suncoast Parkway.

Trailhead at Crews Lake Park (15.86 miles from southern terminus of trail): From Interstate 75, take Exit 59 (new Exit 285) to State Road 52. Head east on SR 52 (away from San Antonio) until you reach Shady Hills Road. Turn right on Shady Hills Road and proceed north until you reach Leeway Road. The Suncoast Trail can be accessed via a trail within the park.

Trailhead at Anderson Snow Regional Park/Sports Complex (22.45 miles from southern terminus of trail): From Brooksville, take US 41 south to County Line Road. Take a right (heading west) on County Line Road and proceed until you pass the Suncoast Parkway. Anderson Snow Road is just past the parkway on right. Take Anderson Snow Road to the park. The Suncoast Trail can be accessed from within the park.

Trailhead at State Road 50 (29.6 miles from southern terminus of trail): From Interstate 75, take Exit 61 (new Exit 301) to US 98/SR 50. Head west toward Brooksville. Continue through Brooksville on SR 50 and proceed until you reach the Suncoast Parkway. Look for the trailhead just past the parkway, south of SR 50 (on your left).

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UTB Trail!!!
By bbkradwell on December 08, 2007
What is the hold up on the connections between the Suncoast and the UTB Trail? I mean, heck, we've only been waiting for this silly thing for the last 9 years, since it was proposed! OK, I realize that the "wheels of Bureacracy turn slowly," but this is ridiculous! Come ON, people... 9 years? My grandmother could have done it by herself, by now! And she's been confined to a wheelchair for 15 years!!!
I cannot wait to ride my bike from Hillsborough Rd, in Tampa, aaaallll the way to Citrus County and beyond!!
Construction
By Richard on January 27, 2007
Wanted to access the trail at SR-52 but construction seems to have obliterated the access point.Entered at SR-54 and went north. Nice level trail.Scenery leaves something to be desired in this area.Nice ride none the less.
Motel Recommendation?
By Paul on April 22, 2006
"I'd like to begin as far north as possible. What motel might anyone recommend at the north end, and (perhaps) at the south end?"
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: northern Hillsborough County (Lutz Lake Fern Rd) north through Pasco County to Hernando County (US Hwy 98)
Counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco
Trail Length: 42 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6032157

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