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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. The Legacy
Trail offers several areas to stop, rest, learn about its
history or just enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the trail.
Trail Map
(Updated Nov. 2, 2011)
The rest stops include
seven
trailheads which offer access points with free parking.
The trailheads are located at:
The Legacy Trail rules and regulations
In addition to the trailheads, users will find rest station
areas approximately every mile that offer places to sit and
relax.
On March 28, 2008 Sarasota
County opened the largest public recreation
project ever constructed in the area, The Legacy Trail. Totaling
more than 10 miles in length the trail runs from just south of
the city of Sarasota to Venice following the former CSX railroad
corridor.
Purchased through a
partnership between Sarasota County and the Trust for Public
Land in December 2004 for $11.75 million, The Legacy Trail is
the backbone of network of trails planned in Sarasota County.
The Legacy Trail is open from dawn to dusk with the rules for
using the trail posted at various locations as well as at each
trailhead entrance point. |
