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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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