Venice Train Depot – Casey Key Beach loop from Manasota Scrub Preserve
Venice Train Depot – Casey Key Beach loop from Manasota Scrub Preserve
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Venice Train Depot – Casey Key Beach loop from Manasota Scrub Preserve
03:41
84.2km
80m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 14.9 km for 127 m
After 63.5 km for 381 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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8.31 km
Venetian Waterway Trail East Side
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
14.1 km
Venice Train Depot
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
22.5 km
Casey Key Beach
Highlight • Beach
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28.3 km
Beach
Beach
43.6 km
Legacy Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
52.9 km
Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
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54.4 km
Wooden Bridge, Oscar Scherer State Park
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
54.9 km
Oscar Scherer State Park
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
54.9 km
Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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84.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
58.1 km
13.4 km
12.2 km
471 m
151 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
55.5 km
28.0 km
655 m
< 100 m
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Description
If you're looking for a road cycling route that blends history, diverse natural scenery, and stunning coastal views, the Venice Train Depot – Casey Key Beach loop from Manasota Scrub Preserve is a fantastic choice. This moderate 52.3-mile (84.2 km) ride, with a minimal 249 feet (76 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes to complete. It's an ideal route for cyclists with good fitness who want a varied, mostly flat experience on well-maintained paths and scenic coastal roads.
What to expect on Venice Train Depot – Casey Key Beach loop from Manasota Scrub Preserve
This loop takes you on a journey through changing landscapes, starting near the historic Venice Train Depot, a beautifully restored 1927 station. You'll spend much of your ride on the paved Legacy Trail and Venetian Waterway Park Trail, which are smooth, flat, and wide, offering glimpses of suburban backyards, forests, wetland prairies, and even Oscar Scherer State Park, where you might spot Florida scrub jays or gopher tortoises. The highlight for many is the section along Casey Key Road, a narrow asphalt path that hugs the Gulf of Mexico, providing spectacular ocean views and passing by architecturally interesting homes. While the paved sections are easy, the full loop requires good fitness, and you'll need to pay attention on Casey Key Road due to its narrow, twisting nature and occasional traffic, as well as cautious crossings at busy intersections like Tamiami Trail.
Planning your visit
The interconnected trail system in the Venice area is very accessible, with numerous trailheads, restrooms, and amenities like covered shelters. Parking is available near the Historic Venice Train Depot. While the route name includes Manasota Scrub Preserve, be aware that its internal trails are unpaved and generally not suitable for road bikes; this loop passes by the preserve rather than through it. The best time to visit is typically during the cooler, drier months of the year to enjoy the ride comfortably.
Trail details
- Distance: 52.3 miles (84.2 km)
- Elevation gain: 249 feet (76 metres)
- Difficulty: moderate
- Estimated time: 3 hours and 40 minutes
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