Weather is warming up, and Fort Wayne residents are itching to get out and about. It’s the perfect time to join the popular, free guided tours known as Trek the Trails.
Season nine offers new exploration on our 107-mile regional trail network beginning tomorrow. Ten of this year’s routes are new, featuring recently completed trails that riders experience, embrace and enjoy. Tuesday, May 1, is the first of the rides that will take play each Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. through Sept. 25. Adults should accompany children, and all riders are encouraged to wear helmets. For a complete list of trail rides visit www.cityoffortwayne.org/trekthetrails.
The kick-off ride is 9-miles and begins at the Towpath Trailhead on Engle Rd – near 7001 Engle Rd. A Kick-off Party and fundraiser for Fort Wayne Trails Inc. will follow the ride. Tickets for the party are $10 for adults, and children under 18 are free. The celebration will feature a DJ, food and cash bar provided by Halls Restaurants.
Trek the Trails was started by Mayor Tom Henry and the City of Fort Wayne and is now sponsored by the City and Fort Wayne Trails Inc.
Here are this year’s rides and locations:
| Date | Tuesday Trek the Trails Ride Start Locations | Length |
| 5/1/2018 | Engle Rd Trailhead *Kick-off Event*
Meet at the Towpath Trailhead on Engle Rd at intersection with Statesmans Way – near 7001 Engle Rd. |
9 miles |
| 5/8/2018 | Shoaff Park Trailhead *New Route*
Meet at the parking lot near the Conklin Pavilion on the south side of the park – near 6401 St. Joe Rd |
8 miles |
| 5/15/2018 | Fellowship Missionary Church *New Route*
Meet in the parking lot for Fellowship Missionary Church at 2536 E Tillman Rd |
8 miles |
| 5/22/2018 | Northrop Sports Parking Lot on Cook Rd *New Route*
Meet at the parking lot near the FWCS North Bus Hub on the south side of Cook Rd – near 301 W. Cook Rd. |
7 miles |
| 5/29/2018 | Deer Ridge Elementary School
Meet in the Deer Ridge Elementary School parking lot at 1515 S. Scott Rd. |
6 miles |
| 6/5/2018 | 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 |
| 6/12/2018 | Johnny Appleseed Park Trailhead
Meet in Johnny Appleseed Park near Camp Canine by Coliseum Blvd |
8 miles |
| 6/19/2018 | Moser Park Trailhead
Meet in the trailhead parking lot near the baseball diamonds in Moser Park – near 601 W. Main St, New Haven, IN |
8 miles |
| 6/26/2018 | Lawton Park Trailhead *New Route*
Meet at the gravel parking lot on the south side of 4th Street – near 250 E. 4th St |
8 miles |
| 7/3/2018 | Covington Elementary School *New Route*
Meet in the Deer Ridge Elementary School parking lot at 1515 S. Scott Rd. |
8 miles |
| 7/10/2018 | IPFW *New Route*
Meet at IPFW in the parking lot on the east side of the Venderly Family pedestrian bridge over the St. Joseph River. IPFW is located at 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd |
8 miles |
| 7/17/2018 | Lawton Park Trailhead *New Route*
Meet at the gravel parking lot on the south side of 4th Street – near 250 E. 4th St |
8 miles |
| 7/24/2018 | Northrop Sports Lot *New Route*
Meet at the parking lot near the FWCS North Bus Hub on the south side of Cook Rd – near 301 W. Cook Rd. |
7 miles |
| 7/31/2018 | Tillman Park Trailhead *New Route*
Meet in the parking lot near the softball diamonds – near 7500 S. Hanna St |
8 miles |
| 8/7/2018 | Lawton Park Trailhead *New Route*
Meet at the gravel parking lot on the south side of 4th Street – near 250 E. 4th St |
8 miles |
| 8/14/2018 | Moser Park Trailhead
Meet in the trailhead parking lot near the baseball diamonds in Moser Park – near 601 W. Main St, New Haven, IN |
8 miles |
| 8/21/2018 | 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 |
| 8/28/2018 | Tillman Park Trailhead
Meet in the parking lot near the softball diamonds – near 7500 S. Hanna St |
8 miles |
| 9/4/2018 | Indian Trails Park Trailhead
Meet at the very back of Indian Trails Park near 10300 Aboite Center Rd |
8 miles |
| 9/11/2018 | Northrop Sports Lot *New Route*
Meet at the parking lot near the FWCS North Bus Hub on the south side of Cook Rd – near 301 W. Cook Rd. |
7 miles |
| 9/18/2018 | Ice Way Trailhead *New Route*
Meet at the parking lot just south of SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse at 3946 Ice Way, near Fernhill Ave. |
7 miles |
| 9/25/2018 | 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 |
