pinellas trail

This trail is truly amazing- from the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs to the downtown dunedin shops and restaurants, some beautiful views of clearwater too. Well maintained and feels very safe there!

We spent a month in Clearwater this winter and rode the Pinellas Trail just about every day. There were always plenty of people but it never seemed to crowded. It was great not to have to ride on the highway and there were plenty of stops if we decided to take a break orget something to eat.

From Clearwater to Tarpon Springs on a beautiful sunday afternoon in February. Idyllic and everyone so friendly.

Loved this trail so great for biking walking running ! Rented bikes from Tarpon Tom's in Tarpon Springs ( one block from trail ) from Dave for the day. ( great price & good bikes ) We rode to Duniden and had lunch and visited their great stores. Its a must do activity well visiting the area. The trail is beautiful safe with lots of stops on the way !!

On Sunday it was well used which goes to show, "if you build it, they will come". So refreshing to see so many people out and taking advantage of the outdoors and an opportunity to exercise. We rode it from Dunedin to the end where it meets Hwy 19 north of Tarpon--plus a little side trip to Honeymoon Island State Park.

I used Google Earth to decide which portion of this continuous 42 miles of urban trail I wanted to ride. I chose the section from Tarpon Springs south to Dunedin. It is a Hall of Fame trail from Rails to Trails probably because of its convenient access and heavy use by locals.The community is fortunate have this resource actually. Others have commented on the Pinellas Trail shortcomings. My recommendation to out of state cyclists, is do not make a special trip to the Pinellas Trail if you are used to scenic rural trails. If your visit has already started like me, use it and no whining.

This is a wonderful bike trail that extends for miles. Through downtown Dunedin there are many cross streets you have to deal with but once outside of downtown proper the trail has fewer cross streets. The big advantage of downtown on the trail is many good restaurants to stop for a meal.

I love going on the Pinellas Trail as it is right in the heart of Dunedin, and the community is perfect for bike enthusiasts

We prefer to ride bikes starting downtown and riding north to Honeymoon Island. Not too much to see riding south of Dunedin.

This trail is pretty good but not a "destination" trail. It is crowded and crosses too many roads to be a trail that you might plan a cycling trip around.

We rode our bikes on this trail with complimentary bikes from our resort. It is a great trail. It has a lane for walkers and two lanes for bikes. It goes far but we rode it into Dunedin to go shopping. There are bike racks everywhere to lock up your bikes.

We have ridden all except four miles of the 38 mile trail and the stretch from Tarpon Springs to Dunedin is our favorite. The trail is nice through this area because it is less exposed and goes through interesting, more natural areas and the two towns offer great restaurant options. There are many places to park along the trail, but for this section we prefer parking at either of the two towns or at Wall Springs Park, located directly on the trail between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs. It has been our experience that drivers crossing the trail give way to skaters, bikers or pedestrians regardless of who has the right of way, but we always slow down to make sure that we are seen. The section north of Tarpon Springs to John Chesnut Sr Park (the end) is exposed and much of it runs next to a busy road, not very scenic, but the park is great. The section that runs through Clearwater, south of Tarpon Springs is less enjoyable and from our experience less frequented. We have not yet been on the initial four miles from St Pete.

I enjoyed an almost daily walk on the Pinellas Trail during my month long stay in Dunedin. It ran right behind our accommodation, so it couldn't have been more handy. With separate lanes for runners/walkers and bikers, and a smooth paved surface, it is a great place to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors no matter your level of fitness. I never ventured more than a kilometer in either direction from Main Street Dunedin, and I felt perfectly safe. It is well used all through the daylight hours. I envy the locals this lovely trail.

As near as I can figure this trail is 70 to 80 miles long. I stay in Dunedin which is relatively central. A well marked trail for bikes and pedestrians that has many options for destinations. I have been to TarponSprings, Homeymoon Island and Clearwater Beach for example. I know it goes to St Petes but I haven't ventured there yet. The trail is for all ages and abilities - fast, slow or in between. While the trail itself doesn't offer services there are restaurants, bars and shopping all along but just offthe trail.

We walked a mere 4 miles of the trail today, and were so impressed we are renting bikes tomorrow in order to cover more territory.....Scenic; separate sides for walkers and bikers. At intersections, there are stop signs for cars, and they readily stop and wait for those on the trail. Hope at some point we will be able to cover the entire trail. If you're in the area, don't miss it!!!