Legacy Trail

The Legacy Trail is the regional backbone of a recreational and nature based trail system connecting communities across Sarasota County and stretching into neighboring Charlotte County. This is one of the area's best kept secrets!

The Legacy Trail offers several areas to stop, rest, learn about its history or just enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the trail. The rest stops include seven trailheads which offer access points with free parking.

In addition to the trailheads, users will find rest station areas approximately every mile that offer places to sit and relax.

The trailheads are located at:
Ashton Trailhead Park in Sarasota
Culverhouse Nature Park in Sarasota
Sarasota Springs Trailhead in Sarasota
Osprey Junction Trailhead in Osprey
Laurel Park in Laurel
Nokomis Community Park in Nokomis
Oscar Scherer State Park in Nokomis
Patriots Park in Venice
Historic Venice Train Depot in Venice