Introduction
You can get on the Trail near the Anclote
River in Tarpon Springs and pedal south
to the Bay Pines area of Seminole. From
there you can cross Long Bayou on the longest
bridge along the trail, and follow it south
to the vicinity of Gibb's High School near
the intersection of Eighth Avenue South
and 34th Street South in St. Petersburg.
Trail goers may think they're miles from
civilization along some parts of the Pinellas
Trail, as they travel through deep glades
of live oaks, trailing Spanish moss, tidal
streams teeming with wildlife. The Trail
also leads to a number of County, City
and State parks along its route.
Trail Enthusiasts are never far from
assistance should help ever be necessary.
The Trail
is patrolled by the Pinellas County Security
Task Force which represents law enforcement
officers from the Pinellas County Sheriff's
Office and various municipal law enforcement
agencies. Pinellas County Park Rangers
also regularly patrol the Trail, just
as they
do any county Park, and the Auxiliary
Rangers, a legion of volunteers,
function as extra
eyes and ears for the regular Park Rangers.
Trail amenities include bike racks and
refreshment stops along the way provided
by the Pinellas
Trails, Inc., a not for profit citizens
group. The Guide to the Pinellas Trail
is a convenient,
pocket size flip chart map for navigating
the Trail. The guide details rest stops,
service stations, restaurants, pay
phones, bike shops, park areas and
much more
along the entire length of the Trail.
The free Guide to the Pinellas Trail
is available at the Trail office,
area libraries
and the
Pinellas County Courthouse Information
Desk.
Maps of Trail
Maps of the Pinellas Trail can be
found at this link:
Link to: http://www.pinellascounty.org/trailgd/default.htm
Trail Facts
The Pinellas Trail was recently
named by Rollerblade Inc. as one
of the
10 best
trails in the United States for
people who skate
for fitness. A poll was conducted
based on such criteria as accessibility
to
parking lots, restrooms, and refreshments,
as well
as the level of workout provided
for people of all fitness levels.
The Pinellas
Trail
was the only location in Florida
to be on
the top 10 list by Rollerblade
Inc.
Here are some other facts and figures
for the Pinellas Trail:
