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Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park loop from Southgate

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Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park loop from Southgate

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Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park loop from Southgate

02:15

40.0km

30m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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7.38 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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18.6 km

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 …

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Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section

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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 …

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21.1 km

Wooden Bridge, Oscar Scherer State Park

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Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section

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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 …

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

5.04 km

4.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

4.18 km

753 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park loop from Southgate

Legacy Trail

Oscar Scherer State Park

Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section

Wooden Bridge, Oscar Scherer State Park

Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section

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