Courtney Campbell Trail Back in Business

CLEARWATER, FL — Folks who are eager to hit the Courtney Campbell Trail to stretch their legs and soak up the sun have an official all clear to do so. The city of Clearwater announced Wednesday afternoon the trail had reopened.

The trail was closed off to users after Hurricane Hermine blew through the area last Friday. Debris along the path created a public safety concern, prompting the city to close the stretch until cleanup crews could get to work.

The city’s parks and recreation department pitched in to make the trail user friendly once more, the city noted on Facebook.

The trail runs 9.5 miles along the south side of the causeway offering a place for pedestrians and bicyclist to take in the waterfront scenery. The trail stretches from the Veterans Expressway on the Tampa side to Bayshore Boulevard in Clearwater. It’s normally open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Parking for users is available at Courtney Campbell Causeway Beach for $3 an hour. It’s also offered free at Myron Smith Bayview Park, Cooper’s Bayou Park, Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex and Glen Oaks Park.

To find out more about the trail, visit the city of Clearwater online.

Photo of the cleanup crew courtesy of Clearwater Parks and Recreation’s Facebook page