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Pinellas Trail North
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Trinity, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pinellas Trail North's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Pinellas Trail North
“The pathway is smooth (asphalt) and having open lands on both sides presents beautiful pastoral vistas!”
“One of my favorite places to get out and just run 🏃♂️ 👍”
“Update from my 1st post (2 years later): trail getting more crowded, but that's relative -- still quite enjoyable, and depending on day/time, remains serene.”
There are no water fountains nor bathrooms, but that's what I like about this trail. The pathway is smooth (asphalt) and having open lands on both sides presents beautiful pastoral vistas!
We have really enjoyed this trail and will continue to visit. The public parking has recently been developed and is right on Little Rd. The trail leads in two directions, with each direction offering different vantage points and scenery. Leave from the parking area and follow the trail in this direction.
I love running this trail! It is peaceful, beautiful and full of interesting wildlife.
This is the very north end of the Pinellas Trail! I think it is a great place for a bike ride. The trail is paved about 15’ wide, flat and well maintained by the county. It meanders alongside the Brooker Creek Preserve and the Duke Energy corridor. It’s usually pretty quiet with only a few people along this stretch.
Trail conditions & character
“The pathway is smooth (asphalt) and having open lands on both sides presents beautiful pastoral vistas!”
“Update from my 1st post (2 years later): trail getting more crowded, but that's relative -- still quite enjoyable, and depending on day/time, remains serene.”
“The public parking has recently been developed and is right on Little Rd.”
“The pathway is smooth (asphalt) and having open lands on both sides presents beautiful pastoral vistas!”
“There are no water fountains nor bathrooms, but that's what I like about this trail.”
“There are none of the bars, grills, etc accessible right off this trail -- it is meant for hiking, biking, blading, etc to allow one to get outdoors to simply enjoy the outdoors.”
Plan your run at Pinellas Trail North
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Highland Nature Park
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