The Courtney Campbell Bike Trail runs alongside the Courtney Campbell Causeway across the Upper Tampa Bay between Tampa and Clearwater Florida. The 10-mile ride is smooth and basically flat except for bridge sections which can be briefly steep. Shade is sparse so sizzling summer days can be a challenge. Ride early or late and carry plenty of water.
The ride can be extended by as much as 20 miles by crossing over to the Bayshore trail on the east end and riding to Philippe Park or over the Ream Wilson trail. These extensions do have considerable shade are very scenic.
View from the top of the bridge.
Looking down from the bridge on a couple of fishermen.
Parallel to the causeway.
Bridge approach
Western end of the ride in the far distance.
Whiskey Joe’s near the Tampa end of the ride.
Ancient Runner 