Courtney Campbell Trail
Courtney Campbell Trail
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,309 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I like to walk 3-4 miles each day for my daily exercise and when on business for 5 days in Tampa I opted to walk several times at the "Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway". I parked, and started my walking, at the Ben T. Davis Beach end of the trail and walked 2 miles out then 2 miles back. It is easy walking which is all on the flat and all on paved walkways. So you could easily use this trail if using a wheelchair or pushing a child's stroller. Whilst walking I encountered other walkers, joggers and cyclists. It seemed a very safe place to walk. There are views of the bay and there are some palm tree's and other flora and fauna, but I'd not say it was particularly scenic or beautiful. Also as the trail runs parallel to the I-60 road there is quite a high level of road noise from the speeding traffic, so it is not the most peaceful walk.
Written 16 February 2024
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Cassie D
47 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
If you enjoy getting out for a nice walk the causeway is a great place do to that. There is a walking/biking trail that runs next to and at times parallel to the highway that the cars travel on. But on the other side you get fantastic views of the Old Bay. You can go as far as you want on the trail. There aren’t many restrooms along the trail & I had to cross the causeway to use some port a potties by the boat ramps & carefully cross back over. The trail goes out over the Old Bay towards Clearwater. If you plan on going for a walk, make sure you have good walking shoes & be prepared for some lovely views!!
Written 10 January 2023
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Hayley G
St. Petersburg, FL2 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Starting to not enjoy it. I get flats often because they barely clean the trail off. There’s always glass.
Written 21 May 2022
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Theresa M
19 contributions
Mar 2022
We rode the causeway in the wind this week. Oh my goodness it was so windy we had to pedal hard just to get down the backside of the bridge. Beautiful ride tho and it seems that everyone who uses the trail is pretty courteous. It’s nice and wide too. If you park at the Pinellas end there is pay parking, but if you park from the bridge and east from there, it’s free. The only washrooms noted are at the eastern end of the trail.
Written 24 March 2022
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LadyRedRider
Charleston, WV278 contributions
Dec 2021
A very nice place to ride bikes and enjoy the sun. A continuous breeze make the area very comfortable.
Written 4 January 2022
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JERRY M
1 contribution
Dec 2021
More police presence required. Way too many inconsiderate groups of people showing up to engage in a competition of extremely loud music. Sad to see a group of thugs run off folks and families that are trying to enjoy a picnic, peace and quiet. Would not recommend this trail, especially for families with kids as the amplified noise they generate is mostly profanity and vulgar.
Written 6 December 2021
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Runnergirl62
Tampa, FL64 contributions
Feb 2021
This is our go to when kids come home or we have visitors come to Tampa. We pick them up at the airport then drive to the Causeway Trail for a walk about. Last time we went was in the evening with our daughter and it was breezy...felt so awesome being up that high and feeling the wind on your face and so close to the beautiful crescent moon! Makes a lovely, challenging bike ride, too, and you can go all the way across to Pinellas County. Great way to make use of a retired bridge! Great views of both the St. Pete and the Tampa skyline from the top.
Written 17 April 2021
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Chip M
Melbourne, FL63 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
What a wonderful flat ride (other than one moderate bridge climb ) on a beautiful surface separate from cars..no shade so pick a cool part of the day..
Written 5 April 2021
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AvaE27
Bradenton, FL448 contributions
Sept 2020
This is one of my favorite escapes during COVID. I bike the bridge then head into Safety Harbor for lunch. You can't beat the view and often meet some good folks along the way. Folks are social distancing and glad to be outside.
Written 27 November 2020
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kathryn b
Lutz, FL508 contributions
Nov 2020
Took the bikes along this well maintained bike trail. Take in the views of Tampa Bay as well as the Intercoastal Waterway - plenty of birds and dolphin in the early morning. Adequate free parking ( unless you park at Ben T Davis Beach). Since the trail is parallel to the car traffic across the bridge, there is a fairly constant background traffic noise. Ignore it and face the waterway, instead.
Written 5 November 2020
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Carol811
Marmora, NJ
Is there a place to rent bikes nearby?
TERRAvelista
London, UK17,556 contributions
Near the main highway there is a smaller bridge for pedestrians and I saw many times there people running or riding a bike. I would suspect there are some places around where you can rent bikes, do your research online. The view is amazing and sometimes you cannot define when the blue of the sky end and the blue of the water starts - that is why I was envious of the people on the smaller bridge having their nice strolls.
Is there a place for large vehicle/rv parking? Not to camp, just to ride....
goroec05
Tampa, FL31 contributions
For a vehicle that size it might be more convenient to park at the boat ramp on the opposite side of the road, you still can access the trail in your bicycle by riding under the bridge. Or depending on the time you could try to park on the grass parallel to the one way road along the trail.
Does courtney campbell closea at night? Can i go at 11 pm and start running
LoveToTravelBoston
Boston, MA577 contributions
The trail itself doesn’t close. However, the parking at the beaches does....
Paula T
Jacksonville, United States10 contributions
What might be the best low to moderately priced, likable motel/hotel, for using the Trail?
Judy L
St. Petersburg, FL
How can the trail be best accessed from St. Pete?
LoveToTravelBoston
Boston, MA577 contributions
Take 19, or the Bayside Bridge
Does it close for pedestrians? Sunset or hopefully later?
Irina
United States11,071 contributions
Since the trail is right next to the causeway (which I assume is open 24/7) it would probably stays open all the time. Their website doesn't specify the hours. You might call either Clearwater or Tampa authorities and inquire. I would probably not walk there after dark, just for safety reasons.
577smarcus577
Reading, PA3 contributions
Can you rent bikes?
Mike M
1 contribution
There are no bike rentals along the causeway/trail, as far as I know. There are several restaurant/bar locations on the Tampa side (Rocky Point) and 1 or 2 places you can rent jet-skis and boats.
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