The Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail Loop is a 75-mile continuous multi-use pathway stretching from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg with connections to Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Largo, Seminole, South Pasadena and Gulfport. Created along an abandoned railroad corridor, the trail provides a unique, protected greenspace for multiple activities. There are mile markers along the trail and the wayfinding is good. Note the trail is a one-way trail — the main sections are an east section between St. Pete and Tarpon Springs, on the west side of Tampa Bay and skirting Tapon Lake, following E Lake Rd., and a more scenic west section between Tarpon Springs and Seminole, following the outline of Palm Harbor Blvd. just inland from St. Joseph Sound.  NOTE: Updated 2/26

The trail is a great option for runners in the area. We’ve included a map of the entire trail, and charts with segment distances. Which section of the trail you do depends on where you’re staying in the area. Some of the nicer sections of the trail:

  • Downtown St. Petersburg: the trail crosses dozens of pedestrian bridges with pleasant urban views.  The 0.25-mile Cross Bayou Bridge, which spans Boca Ciega Bay, is a highlight.
  • Clearwater/Dunedin: The trail in Clearwater is more urban, but there’s a nice section around Dunedin and through downtown, where there are some nice beach views.
  • Nice Gulf Scenery in Palm Harbor pause on the Bayshore Boulevard pedestrian bridge. Mile Marker 29.

Note there are plans underway to close the gap on the east side.