Stuart Boardwalk or Healthy Trail
It's blissful to walk in the morning along the Stuart Boardwalk (signs call it the Healthy Trail) which takes you along the waterfront in downtown Stuart. The walk is about a mile one way.
Start the walk at Colorado Ave Park. Here there's a quaint house on the water, and a winding path with vistas of docks along the shore. The walk then takes you out on the water on a wooden boardwalk along the intracoastal, in front of the waterfront cafes such as Stuart Boathouse and the beautiful sound stage with its blue sail canopies. There is a pier that you can take way out onto the water, past slips with boats. The boardwalk continues past oyster restoration areas where there are lots of fish. We saw catfish, stripey tropical fish, a sting ray, elegant jellyfish, and a big snook. You pass Flagler Park and its grass shacks and coconut trees. Take a little detour on the walking path shaded by the Federal Highway overpass. It is a wide breezy space with blue lampposts and views of the railway bridge. Then continue on the boardwalk, under Dixie Highway (be careful at high tide) to the harbor. Walk past the boats. The path ends at Gilbert's Coffee Bar, the perfect place to sit and have a tea and coconut banana muffin while watching the boats in the harbor. Here, there are tables and chairs on the patio, boardwalk, and in the corner garden (though there are sometimes mosquitoes). The atmosphere is just right, and the youthful staff inside make you feel welcome.
If you walk along the street, south, you will come to Shepard Park.
Where the boardwalk begins, at the dead end of Colorado Ave.
The cute landscaping at the end of Colorado Ave, where the boardwalk begins.
The beginning of the boardwalk, accessed at the end of Colorado Ave.
Bed and breakfast with a view of the intracoastal, at the end of Colorado Ave.
The stage and Stuart Boathouse restaurant.
Oyster beds in the clear water by the boardwalk.
The boardwalk hugs the coast north of the stage.
The stage and boardwalk to the west of it.
Views of the stage. I love this stage!
The boardwalk as it goes past Waterfront Restaurant.
Fish in the clear water below the boardwalk.
Fish gathering below the boardwalk.
The walkway underneath Federal Highway where it crosses the St. Lucie River. Enjoy the blue lampposts, strong breezes, and views!
Places to hang out under the Federal Highway bridge.
The railway bridge over the St. Lucie River.
After you cross NW Dixie Hwy, the Healthy Trail continues along Sunset Bay Marina.
Sailor's Return restaurant, at Sunset Bay Marina. The boardwalk continues in front of it.
The boardwalk where it continues at Sunset Bay Marina.
Jellyfish in the water.
The glorious boardwalk, bikes, docks, boats, and the yellow Sunset Bay Marina building.
Caution: manatee area.
The wonderful seating outside Gilbert's Coffee Bar, at Sunset Bay Marina.
Inside Gilbert's Coffee Bar there is a nautical theme.
Nautical map in the little side room in Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
Gilbert's Coffee Bar has fantastic seating above the marina.
Bikes, blue benches, lampposts, and brick paving at Sunset Bay Marina, where the boardwalk ends.
View of the railway bridge from the Healthy Trail, or Stuart Boardwalk.
Outdoor area at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
Shady spot for adirondack chairs at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
Tables with umbrellas outside Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
Comfy chairs with a view, at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
The view is amazing at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
View of the blue marina, at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
A lovely spot to sit at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
This is the life! At Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
The lovely yellow building with blue shutters at Sunset Bay Marina.
Shady side area with tables, at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
Table with a view at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.
Crab on the boardwalk!
Owl House, at Old Colorado Inn, overlooking the water at the beginning of the boardwalk.
The beginning of the boardwalk at sunset.
Sunset views from the pier near Mulligan's.
The walkway under the bridge.
Sunset over the railroad bridge.
Live music at Sailor's Return restaurant.
Sunset by the boats at Sunset Bay Marina.
The setting sun at Sunset Bay Marina.
A waitress serves customers at Sailor's Return.
July 4th fireworks shimmering in gold.
July 4th fireworks as seen from near the boardwalk.
Fireworks on July 4th, 2021, from a parking lot behind the boardwalk.
Lovely fireworks over the water.
A thunderstorm performed alongside the fireworks on July 4th!
Lightning adding to the majesty of the fireworks!
Pink glow on the intracoastal during the July 4th fireworks.
Cascading fireworks over the intracoastal, and the golden lights of the bridge in the distance.
The sailfish fountain at the roundabout, at night.
Nighttime at the end of the boardwalk, outside Gilbert's.
Firepit and live music on a Friday night at Gilbert's.
Early morning at the entrance to the Healthy Trail on Colorado Ave.
The boardwalk.
Ducks on the inner side of the boardwalk.
Stuart Boathouse and the boardwalk.
Mural at 22 SE Osceola Street. You can incorporate it into your walk, continuing for a while on SE Osceola Street.
The beginning of the Healthy Trail, at Colorado Ave.
Bluejay in a tree.
The boardwalk!
Bird in the oyster beds.
Grass shack picnic pavilion and red historic house, at Flagler Park, along the way.
Flagler Park has many palms!!
Bench at Flagler Park looking out on the boardwalk that is the Healthy Trail.
Baby swing and regular swing, plus ship playground at Flagler Park, along the way.
Shady stage where you can rest during your walk.
The bridge, as seen from the shady walkway beneath it.
Hudson's on the River.
The beautiful boardwalk and sloped lawn on the water's edge.
Start the walk at Colorado Ave Park, at 100 S. Colorado Ave, Stuart FL 34994. You have to look for a free parking space along the side streets.
Last Updated: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:14:15 GMT
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