News/Events
Be ready to roll with us this summer as we begin our 8th season of Trek the Trails! This is a free, guided, community ride where we explore the trail network as a group from a different trailhead each week from May through the end of September. Rides start at 6:10pm! It's a great way to see the city! For more information, contact the City Greenways & Trails Dept at 427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. at 969-0079.
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Ride Date |
Tuesday Trek the Trails Ride Start Locations |
Length |
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8/15/2017 |
Swinney Park Trailhead Meet at the parking lot near the old swimming pool in Swinney Park West – near 2200 W. Jefferson Blvd |
8 miles |
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8/22/2017 |
Indian Trails Park Trailhead Meet at the very back of Indian Trails Park near 10300 Aboite Center Rd |
8 miles |
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8/29/2017 |
Rockhill Park Trailhead Meet at the trailhead in Rockhill Park near 1400 Catalpa St, which is just east of the intersection of W. Jefferson Blvd and Freeman St. |
9 miles |
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9/5/2017 |
Tillman Park Trailhead Meet in the parking lot near the softball diamonds – near 7500 S. Hanna St |
8 miles |
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9/12/2017 |
N. River Rd Trailhead Meet at the North River Rd Trailhead, commonly known as the “boat launch” just west of Kreager Park. – near 7300 N. River Rd |
8 miles |
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9/19/2017 |
Johnny Appleseed Park Trailhead Meet in Johnny Appleseed Park near Camp Canine by Coliseum Blvd |
8 miles |
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9/26/2017 |
Lawton Park Trailhead Meet at the gravel parking lot on the south side of 4th Street – near 250 E. 4th St |
8 miles |
Trail Counts
Have you wondered about how many people use the trails? Check out the attached usage chart that lists usage by month.
Consider a purchase of this Trails Plate to show your support for all types of trails in Indiana. The foundation will use the proceeds as grants to trail groups throughout the state of Indiana. This special plate is an additional $40, of which $25 goes to the Greenways Foundation. The Greenways Foundation envisions a statewide trail, greenway, and bikeway system that provides access to trails for all Indiana citizens. This world-class Hoosier greenways system connects scenic, cultural, historic, recreational, tourist, and economic sites in Indiana’s urban and rural communities, is convenient to people of all cultures, ages, and abilities, and is one of the state’s most powerful tools in achieving economic growth, a healthy citizenry and livable communities.
The Rivergreenway is open from 6 am -11 pm daily for your enjoyment. For additional information about any of the trail events listed below, please e-mail:
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