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Legacy Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Nokomis, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Legacy Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Popular paved biking and walking route with shelters and water fountains, plus some tortoises along the way.
What runners say about Legacy Trail
“The Legacy Trail is the perfect trail to walk or bike on a beautiful afternoon or anytime for that matter.”
“Great bike/running path free of cars that connects Venice to Sarasota, clean and well maintained”
Beautiful bike trail through state and community parks, over waterways as well.
This is a great trail. What an asset for the area. All paved. Great for walkers and bicyclists. DO NOT follow Google Map instructions to go to the address on Church St. Go to Nokomis Community Park and park there to pick up the trail which is just across the park area.
The Legacy Trail is the perfect trail to walk or bike on a beautiful afternoon or anytime for that matter. The beautiful trail sits where an old railroad track brought the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus years ago.
It's a great trail and a good challenge for the average street cyclist. A good work out to do the entire length of it.
Trail conditions & character
“The Legacy Trail is the perfect trail to walk or bike on a beautiful afternoon or anytime for that matter.”
“It was about 18miles from end to the other, basically all flat and paved.”
“Straight and flat with shaded benches and water fountains so you can take a break.”
“Beautiful trail, flat, easy for all ages, and the bike service stations are the best.”
“It's well marked with interpretive plaques and historical markers.”
Plan your run at Legacy Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitescgov.net
- Phone(941) 484-1500
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
Running trails near Nokomis
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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John Nolen Park
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Pinebrook Park
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Maxine Barritt Park
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