Many Ways to the Path

Like I have written before, the 40 mile path across St. Petersburg (ending at the Bay) and into Clearwater, is a treasure. Used extensively for serious and not-so-serious bikers, rollerskaters, walkers, joggers, grocery-carts-filled-with-junksters, and even (illegally) an occasional motorized bicycle, this is a golden way to travel. I have been impressed with how cars and trucks will stop for us just by sight, even before we push the button that turns on the flashing lights. Pedestrians and bikers are gods here.

Access is fairly straightforward, except when we have a good rain. The ditches lining the path get full of water, making entry or exit somewhat problematic. Above, there are overpasses at major streets with very easy on-off points. But, as you will see in the final picture, industrious and brave souls win the day.

Many sidewalks will allow easy entry.

There are lots of well and not-so-well constructed platforms and walkways.

And then, for the more adventurous, here is a grocery cart and board. Use at your own risk.

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