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> In article <
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> (Cb) wrote:
>
> > I've ridden the Trail from Largo to Dunedin and little further north... it's OK for medium speed
> > riding, and there are some stretches where you can open it up, but for the most part you're
> > either dodging runner, walkers, or skaters or stopping with a semi-ammoying regularity at street
> > crossings. While it's OK for a casual social ride with a friend or 2, I would not use it for any
> > serious training. An MTB / hybrid with slicks or semi-slicks will be fine for the trail, no
> > worries!
> >
> > Cheers, Chris...
> > - Tampa Bay local, some time ago...
>
> Thanks Chris but I think you mean the Pinellas Trail which is in Pinellas county. The Suncoast
> Trail starts in Hillsborough county and runs all the way north to Citrus? county. It's only been
> around for about 2-3 years and may not have been here when you lived here. I have ridden on the
> Pinellas Trail and it looks quite different. It's also a paved path but it goes through more
> populated areas. As you said, you have to watch out for skaters, walkers, runners, etc.. The
> Suncoast Trail runs through mostly rural areas and it looks like one could get some good extended
> speed going. Here's a link that describes the Suncoast Trail some:
>
>
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/westcentral/trails/suncoast. htm
>
> Thanks for the input,
>
> Scott
One thing on the above link. The Trail has since been extended more north for a total of 42 miles
each way. I can't find a newer link. I think they plan to hook the two trails(Pinellas and Suncoast)
together someday before 2020.
Scott