Clearwater + Safety Harbor · Local POV ride guide
Ream Wilson Trail ride to Safety Harbor and Philippe Park
This is the long trail day in the collection: Ream Wilson from Clearwater toward Safety Harbor, with the waterfront and Philippe Park folded into the return trip.
Watch 20 MILES on Florida’s Most Secret Trail! Clearwater to Safety Harbor (Ream Wilson Trail)
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How this ride unfolds
In the POV, the rider makes a Clearwater round trip on the Ream Wilson Trail, stopping around Safety Harbor Marina and Philippe Park before heading back.
- Start
Clearwater, joining the Ream Wilson Trail.
- Route format
Round trip from Clearwater toward Safety Harbor and back.
- Finish or turnaround
Back in Clearwater after the Safety Harbor waterfront and Philippe Park.
Distance: Approximately 20 miles round trip, as stated by the creator. Confirm the current track and mileage before relying on that figure.
Plan the practical details
Official information and useful stops
Current notices checked: . Open the linked source for the latest status.
A Ream Wilson bridge detour is active. The City says a bridge remains closed during structural analysis and publishes a current detour map on the trail page. Open the City closure and detour
Waterfront access in Safety Harbor has changed. Use the north entry near Jefferson Street. The City says Waterfront Park restrooms remain open, while Veterans Memorial Lane parking, park shelters, the boat ramp, and the marina remain closed during recovery work. Open Safety Harbor recovery updates
Two Philippe Park restroom buildings are temporarily closed. Pinellas County lists Restrooms #5 and #8 as closed for rolling repairs through October. Check the park page before choosing a facility stop. Open the current Philippe Park notice
- How long is the Ream Wilson corridor?
The City of Clearwater lists the full Ream Wilson bicycling and pedestrian corridor as 13 miles. That system length is separate from the creator-stated roughly 20-mile filmed outing.
Clearwater’s Ream Wilson Trail page
Del Oro Park
Direct trail access and a practical public staging option
The City lists a bicycle repair station, drinking fountain, trail access, roughly 30 parking spaces, and public restrooms open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Park and restroom hours can change.
Philippe Park
One of the Safety Harbor destinations shown in the ride
Pinellas County lists parking, restrooms, and water fountains at this 2525 Philippe Parkway park, which is open from 7 a.m. to sunset. Use the county diagram for facility locations.
Preview the ride
What to look for in the video
- How the tree-covered stretches look at an actual riding pace
- Where the calm trail rhythm gives way to crossings and street connections
- Whether your group will still enjoy the return after the waterfront stops
Good fit for
Choose this one when your group wants a longer trail outing, some shade, and a waterfront destination rather than a short beach loop.
What to expect
Vehicle exposure: Long trail stretches reduce contact with vehicles, but the crossings and connecting pieces still matter. This is not a fully separated ride from end to end.
Shade: The creator notes tree canopy along parts of the route. How much shade you get will depend on the segment and time of day.
Surface: The multi-use trail does most of the work. Street connections, crossings, and any temporary detours still need a current map check.
Before you ride
Check today’s conditions
Use the video as a preview, not live navigation. Before you ride, check closures, construction, posted rules, traffic, weather, and surface conditions. Follow current signs and official notices if they differ from the video or Strava track, and choose a route that fits everyone in your group.
- Match the trailhead to the Strava activity before you leave.
- Give the current trail notices and road crossings a fresh look, then check weather and daylight.
- Keep the creator-stated mileage in the “about” category until you have reviewed the recorded track.
Plan with current information
Video, route, and official links
- 20 MILES on Florida’s Most Secret Trail! Clearwater to Safety Harbor (Ream Wilson Trail) — the original ride video from Gulf Coast Rides
- View the activity on Strava — see the recorded track and ride details
- Pinellas County trail guide and current maps
- Pinellas County’s practical bicycle-safety guide
Video published by Gulf Coast Rides on April 4, 2026.
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