The Pinellas Trail links Pinellas County from St Petersburg all the way to Tarpon Springs and was created specifically for bikers, hikers and skaters!
In 1983 Fred Marquis helped form the county's Bicycle Planning Committee. Mr. Marquis's son was killed in a biking accident and he was passionate about the county having a safe place for bikers. The abandoned CSX railroad corridor offered 34 miles from the southern town in our peninsula of St Petersburg all the way to Tarpon Springs in the northern end of the county. This was the perfect location for a trail dedicated to bikers, joggers, hikers, skaters and kids on their skateboards!
Today it is estimated that well over 80,000 people use the 47 mile long trail EACH MONTH! Yes, it is now longer than originally planned, which is wonderful for those who love the outdoors and don't want to worry about automobiles. It is patrolled by Pinellas County's Sheriff's Department and local police departments, as well as Pinellas County Park Rangers. Depending on the area of the trail, you see officers on bikes and in golf carts riding the trail to keep it safe.
The Pinellas Trail is just one more reason people love living here in beautiful Pinellas County Florida. From St Petersburg, through Clearwater, Dunedin and Palm Harbor, all the way up to Tarpon Springs, people love using the Pinellas Trail!
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Barbara, you are so right, our Pinellas Trail is great, I love the Bay Pines area, where it goes across the Intracoastal Waterway!!
The Pinellas Trail is a safe alternative to riding or walking alongside the road Barbara-Jo and it is well travelled. Nice localism post!
Barbara-Jo, The Pinellas Trail is imressive! I am sure many did not know that it went from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs.....great Localims post!
Wow - 34 miles! That is fantastic. Our Legacy Trail down here in Sarasota County stretches just over 12 miles, and we love it. Terribly sorry to hear Fred Marquis lost his son, but kudos to him for turning it into something positive. Great post, Barbara-Jo.
Tanja - we are lucky to have this trail!
Thanks, Wanda - a safe place to take the kids and grandkids!
Barbara- yes, anyone who sees it is really impressed. It is a beautiful trail!
William - Actually, 34 miles was what it originally was going to be, but now it is 47 miles.
What a great way to "recycle" the old railroad - how very lucky you are! They do this in some parts of Canada too, and it can be used all year round.
Georgina - Yes, it seems it is a favorite destination for everyone!!!
Barbara-Jo, I love our many bike trails but am a little sad that the railroad tracks are disappearing. Seems we are past the point of no return...
Barbara-Jo, our old rail turned in to trail for the same purpose, I wonder down the road will the trail from Venice be connected to Pinellas Trail.
Silvia - yes and I do believe that things like a high speed rail are good for the environment!
Kwee - That would be impossible since the Skyway Bridge would have to also have a bike lane for that to happen but it is a great idea!
Howdy and evening Barbara Jo
Barbara Jo my friend, spots like The Pinellas Trail sure are mighty nice for folks to use and enjoy. Trails as this sure do help to keep folks safer as they enjoy their hiking, walking, biking and skating active.
In one of the near by Towns here over the weekend, there was a lady out walking with some friends in the breakdown lane of the main road of the Town which got hit by a car.
Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire
Dale - yes, walking or biking near cars can be so dangerous and we are indeed lucky to have this trail!!!