From Trinity To Trilby, Pasco To Host Public Meetings On Trail Network

PASCO COUNTY, FL — Pasco County Engineering Services is hosting two open house-style public meetings to go over a planned 37-mile multi-use trail from Trinity to Trilby Tuesday.

The first meeting will take place on Dec. 6, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 11780 State Road 54, Odessa, and the second will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dade City Garden Club, 13630 5th St., Dade City.

The proposed Orange Belt Trail will enhance the existing and planned regional trail network by connecting to the Coast-to-Coast Trail, Starkey Trail, Suncoast Trail and Withlacoochee Trail.

The paved trail will closely follow the abandoned Orange Belt Railway. The trail is planned to be mostly off the roadway and follow natural features when possible. It’s intended for pedestrian and bicycle traffic and could include equestrian accommodations in certain areas.

There will be a short, formal presentation at 6 p.m. and county staff will be available to answer questions.

Residents can also submit their feedback by Dec. 31 online.

Those who can't attend can find out more here.