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Venice Train Depot – Legacy Trail loop from Starling Buick Collision Center

Venice Train Depot – Legacy Trail loop from Starling Buick Collision Center

Easy

4.6

(8482)

10,399

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Venice Train Depot – Legacy Trail loop from Starling Buick Collision Center

01:52

46.4km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.04 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.21 km

Venice Train Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Venice Train Depot is a historic train station that is found at the southern end of the Legacy Trail. It was constructed in 1927 and the last passenger train passed through in 1971. In 1989, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Now, the building is open for tours and has several scenic walkways and picnic tables.

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5.34 km

Nokomis Community Park Sports Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

This park features basketball courts, a community garden, a fishing pier, outdoor pickleball courts, several picnic tables and pavilions, and much more. The park has a small trail that goes around it, which serves as a nice connecting point while running on the Legacy Trail.

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12.8 km

Wooden Bridge, Oscar Scherer State Park

Highlight • Bridge

Oscar Scherer State Park is filled with campgrounds, singletrack hiking trails, doubletrack biking trails, and the chance to immerse yourself in Florida's nature. The paved Legacy Trail passes through the heart of the park while numerous unpaved paths loop around the property.

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12.8 km

Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This trail extends around 18.5 miles and connects the towns of Sarasota and Venice. It’s nicely paved and popular among hikers, runners, and bikers. This section takes you through the heart of Oscar Scherer State Park, offering a pleasant route through a nicely forested area. This area is a habitat for the threatened Gopher Tortoises, so be careful as you run. If you see one, Florida Wildlife asks that you report it to help document where Gopher Tortoises are living in Florida communities, aiding in their protection.
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23.1 km

Legacy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Legacy Trail is an 18.5-mile paved trail from Venice to Sarasota. The trail is not open to motorized traffic, so it is a great place for a relaxed ride.

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34.8 km

Oscar Scherer State Park

Highlight • Forest

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34.9 km

Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Legacy Trail is a 23-mile paved path through the state of Florida. This particular section spans the Oscar Scherer State Park property. There are a couple of different trailheads along this part of the path so that you can start your walk from different spots.

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46.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.7 km

305 m

160 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

7.36 km

381 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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