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Venice Train Depot loop from Vamo

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United States

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Sarasota County

Venice Train Depot loop from Vamo

Easy

4.6

(8200)

8,351

riders

Venice Train Depot loop from Vamo

01:55

33.9km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Parking

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1.33 km

Wildlife view at central Sarasota Parkway

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.83 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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14.8 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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16.9 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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17.5 km

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train

Highlight • Monument

26.5 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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26.5 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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33.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

482 m

479 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

11.2 km

518 m

445 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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24°C

67 %

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Nokomis Community Park Sports Pavilion

Venice Train Depot

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train

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