Duke Energy Trail
Currently, the Duke Energy Trail is almost 12 miles long and, as its name might suggest, the trail utilizes power line corridors for most of its route.
About the Route
At its northern end, the trail connects to the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail at John Chesnut Sr. Park (2200 East Lake Road South, Palm Harbor). From there, the trail heads south through neighborhoods—passing residences, businesses, restaurants, schools, parks, and more. The route includes a pedestrian overpass of US 19.
Along the way, it also connects with several other trails including the Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail, the Weedon Island Trail, and the Druid Road Trail at Druid Road. While running along the northern edge of Northeast Coachman Park (1120 Old Coachman Rd), the trail briefly overlaps with the Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail.
Continuing south, the Duke Energy Trail travels along Old Coachman Road for 1 mile until it crosses the Gulf to Bay Boulevard (Route 60) and moves away from roads. The trail crosses Druid Road, where it connects with the Druid Road Trail, and continues south along the power lines until it ends on Belleair Road.
There are restrooms and water fountains at John Chesnut Sr. Park (2200 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor), at Countryside Community Park (2640 Sabal Springs Dr, Clearwater), and at Clearwater East Community Library on the St. Petersburg College campus.
Additional restrooms are available at Northeast Coachman Park (1120 Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater) by the Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail, and at Spectrum Field (601 N Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater). The McMullen Tennis Complex (1000 Edenville Ave, Clearwater) also has water, restrooms, and parking. Visit the TrailLink map for all options and exact locations.
