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WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Check out this 4.3-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Photo courtesy of Pinellas County Florida

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MAIN AND LAKESIDE TRAIL LOOP

PATH FEATURES | Enjoy this 3.2-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Photo courtesy of St. Petersburg Parks & Rec

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FORT DE SOTO
MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Enjoy this 9.7-mile out-and-back trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of Florida Trails

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FORT DE SOTO PARK
NATURE TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Head out on this 1.4-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, paddle sports, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of Pinellas County

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CENTER LOOP TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Check out this 3.4-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are December through May. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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SKYWAY TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Enjoy this 8.7-mile point-to-point trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of Trail Link 

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PINE FLATWOODS, SAND SCRUB & SWAMP WOODLANDS LOOP

PATH FEATURES | Explore this 1.5-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are December through May. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Photo courtesy of Florida State Parks

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CARILLON CONSERVATION
POND TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Try this 1.0-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through March.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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BATTERY LAIDLEY TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Head out on this 0.5-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through April.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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SUNKEN GARDENS LOOP

PATH FEATURES | Experience this 0.7-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through May.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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SOLDIERS HOLE

PATH FEATURES | Explore this 1.7-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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GIZELLA KOPSICK PALM ARBORETUM

PATH FEATURES | Try this 0.4-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 7 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of St.Petersburg Parks & Rec

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FORT DESOTO CAMPGROUND LOOP

PATH FEATURES | Check out this 1.1-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 19 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Photo courtesy of Friends of Fort De Soto

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WALTER FULLER PARK PATH

PATH FEATURES | Head out on this 0.8-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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UPLAND TRAIL & BAY BOARDWALK

PATH FEATURES | Experience this 1.6-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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ST. PETE PIER

PATH FEATURES | Explore this 1.1-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for fishing, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Photo courtesy of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater

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BOY SCOUT LAKE LOOP TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Get to know this 1.9-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are November through May. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Photo courtesy of Weedon Island Preserve Website

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WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE SOUTH PADDLING ROUTE

PATH FEATURES | Discover this 4.0-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for birding and paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are September through May. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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NORTH BAY TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Experience this 11.9-mile out-and-back trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 3 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of Trail Link

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CLAM BAYOU NATURE PARK LOOP

PATH FEATURES | Explore this 0.8-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through April. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of St. Petersburg Parks & Rec

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ST. PETE BEACH WALK

PATH FEATURES | Get to know this 4.0-mile point-to-point trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Photo courtesy of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater

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MAXIMO PARK

PATH FEATURES | Explore this 1.2-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through February. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Photo courtesy of Florida Hikes

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RAYMOND H. NERI COMMUNITY PARK LOOP

PATH FEATURES | Enjoy this 1.1-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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FORT DADE WALKING TOUR

PATH FEATURES | Head out on this 3.3-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, fishing, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are November through December. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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WALTER FULLER PARK PATH

PATH FEATURES | Head out on this 0.8-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of All Trails

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ABERCROMBIE PARK TRAIL

PATH FEATURES | Get to know this 0.6-mile out-and-back trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 11 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through June. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of St. Petersburg Parks & Rec

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LAKE VISTA PARK PATH

PATH FEATURES | Enjoy this 1.0-mile loop trail near St. Petersburg, Florida. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Photo courtesy of St. Petersburg Parks & Rec

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