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The Osprey Trail loops around the north end of the island.

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OSPREY TRAIL: Variable routes from 1/2 mile  to 2 1/2 miles round trip - Walk along the Osprey Trail in the pine flatwoods, which provides visitors with approximately 2-1/2 miles of hiking. Shorter trips are made by taking one of the many short loop cutoffs. Be sure to stay on trail and stay out of all posted areas. Restroom at trailhead only. Look for the signs to take a side trip to visit Pelican Cove signs. Eagles, Osprey and great Horned Owls are amoung the nesting birds of prey in these woods. Gopher tortoises, racoons and armadillos are also seen regularly. This trail is most popular in fall winter and spring when temperatures are cooler. Mosquitos are present during the rainy season, May through October. Wear long pants, long sleeves and use insect repellent when visiting at these times. Poison Ivy and venomous snakes present year round. NORTH BEACH WALK: 4.8 miles round trip - Park at the north beach parking lot and hike north 2.4 miles to the sand spit at the tip of the island. The North Beach is one of the most breathtaking and secluded areas in the park. Shelling can be quite good at times. Be sure to stay out of sand dunes and all posted areas. Restroom at trailhead only. Pets not permitted. Danger of daily lightning storms in summer. Use Sun Protection. Keep well hydrated. SOUTH BEACH WALK: 1.4 miles round trip - Park at the south beach parking lot near the south beach pavilion cafe (double buildings on beach). The trailhead is located at the new cafe on the south side of the parking lot and begins at the boardwalk. Walk uder the cafe building past the little free library box to find the boardwalk. Hike along the boardwalk, then head south (left) 1/4 miles to Hurricane Pass and then continue further to the inlet on the back side of the south end of the island. Here you will find mature beach plants, shrubs, cactus, and a mangrove strand and sea grass beds at the waters edge. The ferry dock is visible across the cove. There is a small stream that sometimes requires crossing depending on the tides and amount of rain. At low tide the mudflats are apparent and are frequented by a variety of shorebirds. This beach is also enjoyed by fishermen. Be sure to stay out of all sand dunes and posted areas. Restroom at beach parking lot bath house. Pets must be on short leash and under control at all times. Pet owners please dispose of all pet waste properly. Pet wash area provided. Powerful tidal currents are present at the pass. Stay out of the water in areas with dangerous currents. Danger of daily lightning storms in summer. Use Sun Protection. Keep well hydrated.

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BICYCLING IN AND AROUND THE PARK: Approx.4 1/2 total miles of biking around inside park - Cyclists may ride to the island on the Dunedin Causeway, enter the park and pary entrance fee at tool gate. Bicycling is possible on all park roads, and all trails. Bicycles are not permitted on any beached or beach trails. Bicycles are not permitted to be loaded on the ferry to Caladesi Island. - Look for the future development of an all new in park bike trail which will serve to extend the Pinellas Trail Causeway spur into the park and allow for an alternative to biking on narrow park roads.

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LOCATION MAPS:

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From the North: 
Take US 19 or Alt. 19 south to Curlew Rd. 
Turn right (west) 
(Curlew Road becomes Dunedin Causeway at Alt.19). 
Take the Dunedin Causeway west all the way to the end.
(Dunedin Causeway ends at the entrance to Honeymoon Island State Park.)

From the South: 
Take US 19 or Alt. 19 south to Curlew Rd. 
Turn left (west) 
(Curlew Road becomes Dunedin Causeway at Alt.19). 
Take the Dunedin Causeway west all the way to the end.
(Dunedin Causeway ends at the entrance to Honeymoon Island State Park.)

From St. Petersburg or further south: 
Take I-275 north. 
Turn off at the exit for the St. Pete/Clearwater Airport. 
Follow the signs for the airport. It will be on your right. 
Continue to US 19. Turn right on US 19 and follow it north to Curlew Rd. 
Turn left on Curlew Road and go west. 
(Curlew Road becomes Dunedin Causeway at Alt.19). 
Take the Causeway west all the way to the end.
(Dunedin Causeway ends at the entrance to Honeymoon Island State Park.)

From Tampa: 
Across Hillsborough Ave.
Take Hillsborough Ave. west.
Turn left on Curlew Road and go west. 
(Curlew Road becomes Dunedin Causeway at Alt.19). 
Take the Dunedin Causeway west all the way to the end.
(Dunedin Causeway ends at the entrance to Honeymoon Island State Park.)

Across the Courtney Campbell Causeway or SR 60
Head west across the Courtney Campbell Causeway to US 19. 
Turn right on US 19 and follow it north to Curlew Rd. 
Turn left on Curlew Road and go west. 
(Curlew Road becomes Dunedin Causeway at Alt.19). 
Take the Dunedin Causeway west all the way to the end.
(Dunedin Causeway ends at the entrance to Honeymoon Island State Park.)