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Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail... West Florida Biking

Part of Paved Bike Route from Gulf to Bay in Pinellas County

The Ream-Wilson Clearwater Trail runs 4.5 miles west to east from Coachman Ridge Park (Clearwater) to Safety Harbor. Along the way, it passes multiple Clearwater parks and sport facilities, providing trailhead parking along with recreational opportunities (including an extensive disc golf course system). Connecting trails add to the ride experience: (1) it links to the Gulf of Mexico at Clearwater Beach via the Duke Energy Trail and Druid Road Trail; (2) it links into the evolving 75-mile Pinellas Trail Loop at its convergence with Duke Energy Trail; (3) it links to the Bayshore Trail to Courtney Campbell Trail, crossing Old Tampa Bay into Hillsborough County (Tampa). This is an easy ride and often shady, except for the section at the eastern end along N. Bayshore Blvd..(Map link and photos below.)

Map link - Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail

Location: Pinellas County (Clearwater)
End Points: Clearwater (Coachman Ridge Park) to Safety Harbor
Mileage: 4.5 miles (more via connectors)
Surface: Paved
Nearby points of interest: BayCare Ball Park (formerly Spectrum Field), Safety Harbor; multiple parks along the trail

Bike Shops / Rentals:

Chainwheel Drive (rentals, sales, service)
David's World Cycle (sales, service)
Outspokin Bicycle (sales, service)

Biking at Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail

Coachman Ridge Park to Cliff Stephens Park (1 mile)

Starting at Coachman Ridge Park (parking, picnic, playground, sport facilities), the trail runs roadside along Old Coachman Road. Crossing NE Coachman Road and a railroad track, it merges with Duke Energy Trail and they run together past Northeast Coachman Park (parking, picnic, disk golf course). A short bridge goes over Alligator Creek, then the trails cross Old Coachman Road where they diverge - continue straight on the Ream-Wilson Trail, or turn right for the Duke Energy Trail. Ream-Wilson Trail winds around the playing fields at Carpenter Field (next to BayCare Ballpark, spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies), and goes under US 19. We were warned to watch for panhandlers at the underpass, but saw none and found Cliff Stephens Park to be a pleasant ride. The park is an Alligator Creek water management area, with parking, picnic, walking path, fitness circuit, and disc golf course, plus boat ramp (electric motor or paddle only) and 4 fishing docks.

Cliff Stephens Park to MacMillan Booth Bridge (1.5 miles)

From Cliff Stephens Park the trail crosses Fairwood Ave. Go left to a parking area and link to Kapok Park (parking, picnic, loop trail, boardwalk, disk golf course), or right to continue on Ream Wilson Trail. Ream-Wilson follows Fairwood Ave. for 300 feet, then turns at Brigadoon Drive, running first along Alligator Creek and then behind an apartment complex. After meeting another spur to Kapok Park, the trail passes the Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex (parking, picnic, benches, concession, and restrooms). Shortly past the softball complex, a trail bridge spans busy Macmillan-Booth Road.

MacMillan Booth Bridge to Cooper's Bayou Park (8/10 mile)

Across the bridge is Del Oro Park (parking, picnic, playground, tennis, basketball), then the trail runs through a pleasant residential area. Crossing N. Bayshore Blvd., Ream-Wilson goes left (north) and Bayshore Trail goes right (south), connecting to Courtney-Campbell Causeway Trail. About 1/4 mile north along N. Bayshore Blvd. is Cooper's Bayou Park (parking, walking paths, fishing, kayak/canoe launch, and a fitness course).

Cooper's Bayou Park to Safety Harbor (1.3 miles)

Past Cooper's Bayou Park, the trail continues roadside with one road crossing, and then ends at Arlie Ave. at the Clearwater-Safety Harbor city limits, about 1/2 mile. The Bayshore Trail in Safety Harbor (also called the Bayshore Linear Greenway Recreational Trail) continues uninterrupted northbound, so we include it here to the marina, pier and downtown Safety Harbor.

From the Clearwater city limit, the trail in Safety Harbor runs roadside along N. Bayshore Blvd., first crossing a bridge over a canal between Alligator Lake and Old Tampa Bay. Continuing in this section are views of the Bay, then at about 8/10 mile is Safety Harbor Marina Park and Pier to the right, and downtown Safety Harbor to the left. The trail continues north to Philippe Park, which we hope to visit on another trip.

More Information and Resources

Nearby Biking:

Bayshore Trail
Courtney Campbell Trail
Druid Road Trail
Duke Energy Trail
Pinellas Trail
West FL Region - More trails plus Regional Overview map

Related Resources:

Clearwater Parks & Recreation - Biking & Walking Trails