Cycling on the Jacksonville Baldwin Trail - July 19, 2006

[CProgression]

The Pinellas Trail is only questionable in the hood in St Pete. Word to the wise would be for those fearing anything, not to go south of B&G Foodtown (REFUEL HERE). The issues have been focused around the crossing (a bridge) from Gibbs High School north to bridge over Central/Pasadena. Or you could ride with group. The club I belong to do two Pinellas Trail head to toe rides (and back) twice a year. Join the club, learn to ride in a group, have fun, make friends & ride the trail with us!

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The parking lot on the Jacksonville side of the trail has been the place of some break-ins. My car is boring, no tint to the wndows, no fancy paint, and I do not leave ANYTHING within view (car chargers, coins, tissue box, pens... I leave the console open and it is empty, seat back pockets are void of maps, receipts, trash.. My radio is an aux in-less, AM/FM/Cassette deck that is stock with the car and will render itself inoperable if stolen...

[CProgression]

There have been some issues at the Jacksonville side, but the rest of the treail seems great. I have ridden in about 6-7 times and many times into the darkness of early night/ late evening... I have not seen any thing questionable yet, safety-wise

[TrailViewMount]

What is the safety factor of this trail? The Legacy Trail is completely safe while the Pinellas Trail is very dangerous in many sections.

[1220Bman]

haha. I am proud to anounce I have been caught by the train

[Retrocyclist1]

There is a nice restroom now at about 5.5 miles from the west end. Drinking fountains there also - fun to take the little trail on the left side of the facilities that leads to the Camp Milton Historic Park. Only a couple hundred yards, but scenic and winding, a quick little excursion from the main trail.

[deadmannick888]

baldwin owns

[psiturbo]

Jacksonville is very unique, the clash culture, way of driving and minimal Share the Road signs makes the city very very different from anything NORMAL.