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Oscar Scherer State Park loop from Scherer Thaxton Preserve

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United States

Florida

Sarasota County

Oscar Scherer State Park loop from Scherer Thaxton Preserve

Easy

4.5

(9560)

9,561

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Oscar Scherer State Park loop from Scherer Thaxton Preserve

01:11

21.1km

10m

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: May 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.57 km for 68 m

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Parking

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3.24 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 …

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4.76 km

Wooden Bridge, Oscar Scherer State Park

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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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5.25 km

Oscar Scherer State Park

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5.30 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 …

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21.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

309 m

192 m

112 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

1.57 km

270 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Legacy Trail – Oscar Scherer State Park Section

Wooden Bridge, Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park

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