Venetian Waterway Trail – Venice Train Depot loop from Scherer Thaxton Preserve

Venetian Waterway Trail – Venice Train Depot loop from Scherer Thaxton Preserve

Moderate

3.2

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Venetian Waterway Trail – Venice Train Depot loop from Scherer Thaxton Preserve

03:33

74.5km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.7 km for 381 m

After 48.8 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.2 km

Casey Key Beach

Highlight • Beach

Casey Key, a narrow barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast, is known for its pristine, secluded beaches and luxurious waterfront estates.

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31.3 km

Caspersen Beach

Highlight • Beach

Caspersen Beach offers shelling, shark teeth hunting, a nature trail, a secluded beach area, and protected habitats.

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33.0 km

Venetian Waterway Trail - West side

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Venetian Waterway Trail is a paved trail that runs on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway. The trail on the west side runs through Caspersen Park and next to Venice Municipal Airport.

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38.0 km

Venetian Waterway Trail East Side

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Consisting of two concrete paths lining the banks of the waterway, the Venetian Waterway Trail is a great place to go for a walk, bike ride, or picnic. It is also a popular spot for fishing and bird watching.

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38.6 km

Manasota Beach on the Venetian Waterway Trail

Highlight • Beach

Manasota Beach is just off the side of the Venetian Waterway Trail. The beach is more of a grassy area right on the banks of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

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48.9 km

Manasota Beach

Highlight • Beach

Manasota Beach, located on Manasota Key, is a stunning sandy beach that can be enjoyed year-round. It offers a quieter option if you're looking to stay a while, soak up some sun, and take a swim.

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56.6 km