MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

MAYOR INVITES RESIDENTS TO NEW TUESDAY TRAIL RIDES

Free recreational opportunity for

cyclists, families

I would like to invite Waynedale News readers to what’s sure to become a popular community event in Fort Wayne: Tuesday Trail Rides. The free events will bring the community together in a series of 13 bike rides on the Fort Wayne trails network.  The rides will be guided by someone knowledgeable about the area and its history.

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Fort Wayne has one of the finest trail systems in the Midwest with over 50 miles of trails winding through urban and rural areas around the City. This summer residents will have a unique opportunity to meet other trail users, see some new trails and get some exercise.

Starting this month, cyclists can join other trail users on a community bike ride every Tuesday at 6 p.m. now through August. The 13 bike rides will take bicyclists through all parts of the community including along the Rivergreenway, the Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Aboite New Trails, the Pufferbelly Rail-to-Trail and the Salomon Farm Trail.

It’s a great opportunity to see Fort Wayne in a way you haven’t seen it before. Bike rides are a wonderful family activity, a great way to spend time with friends and a fun way to socialize with new friends, not mention a bit of exercise.

Each trail ride is about 6 to 8 miles long. Helmets are a requirement for participants. If there is unsafe weather such as lightening, the ride will be cancelled.

Here is a list of upcoming trail rides:

•June 8

Rivergreenway along the Maumee Pathway from North River Road to Moser Park – meet at North River Rd Trailhead meet just west of Kreager Park otherwise known as the “boat launch.”

Ride is 6 miles.

•June 15

Aboite New Trails – meet at the back of the Indian Trails Park at trailhead.

Ride is 6 to 8 miles.

•June 22

Rivergreenway from Lawton Park to Rockhill Park – meet at Lawton Park, off Fourth Street by beginning of boardwalk.

Ride is 7 miles.

•June 29

Towpath Trail – meet at Rockhill Park at trailhead parking lot off Catalpa Street.

Ride is 8 miles.

•July 6

Rivergreenway along the Maumee Pathway from North River Road to Moser Park – meet at North River Road Trailhead, just west of Kreager Park; otherwise known as “boat launch.”

Ride is 6 miles.

•July 13

Rivergreenway St Joe Pathway – meet at IPFW, on the east side of pedestrian bridge over the St Joe River.

Ride is 7 miles.

•July 20

Towpath Trail – meet at Rockhill Park at trailhead parking lot off Catalpa Street.

Ride is 8 miles.

•July 27

Rivergreenway from St Joe Pathway to downtown – meet at IPFW, on the east side of pedestrian bridge over St Joe River.

Ride is 7 miles.

•August 3

Rivergreenway from Foster Park to the Public Safety Academy – meet at Foster Park Trailhead parking lot by Pavilion No. 1 & Volleyball Courts.

Ride is 8.5 miles.

•August 10

Rivergreenway – Swinney Park to Foster Park – meet at Swinney Park Trailhead parking lot by swimming pool.

Ride is 8.5 miles.

•August 17

Aboite New Trails – meet at Deer Ridge Elementary School by trail.

Ride is 6 to 8 miles.

•August 24

Salomon Farm Loop and Pufferbelly Trail – meet at Salomon Farm parking lot, 817 W. Dupont Road, by the trailhead kiosk sign.

Ride is 6 miles.

For more information about Fort Wayne’s trails, visit the Rivergreenway section of fortwayneparks.org.