Safe Bike Routes in Tampa

Tampa's Riverwalk and Bayshore Boulevard provide waterfront cycling, while the expanding trail network connects neighborhoods. Flat terrain and year-round warmth make it ideal for cycling.

Top 10 Safest Routes in Tampa

1
Tampa Riverwalk
2.6 miles
Waterfront path through downtown past museums, parks, and restaurants. Flat and scenic.
2
Bayshore Boulevard
4.5 miles
World's longest continuous sidewalk along Hillsborough Bay. Skyline views and flat terrain.
3
Upper Tampa Bay Trail
8 miles
Northwest trail through parks and suburban areas. Paved and shaded.
4
Courtney Campbell Trail
10 miles
Cross-bay trail connecting Tampa to Clearwater over Old Tampa Bay. Water views throughout.
5
Flatwoods Park Trail
7 miles
Loop through natural flatwoods ecosystem. Paved, flat, and car-free.
6
South Tampa Greenway
5 miles
South side path through neighborhoods and parks.
7
Hillsborough River Greenway
6 miles
Trail following the river through parks north of downtown.
8
Suncoast Trail
42 miles
Long-distance trail north from Tampa through Pasco County. Former railroad grade.
9
Al Lopez Park Path
2 miles
Central Tampa park loop with lake views and recreation areas.
10
Selmon Greenway
3 miles
Trail under the Selmon Expressway connecting Ybor City to South Tampa.

Tampa Cycling Infrastructure

100+ Miles of Bikeways

Tampa's Riverwalk extends along the Hillsborough River through downtown. Bayshore Boulevard features the world's longest continuous sidewalk. The Upper Tampa Bay Trail and Courtney Campbell Trail provide longer rides. Coast Bike Share covers downtown.

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