Trek the Trails

Trek The Trails


Join the City of Fort Wayne, the City of New Haven, and Fort Wayne Trails on these family-friendly bike rides. Rides begin at 6:00 pm every Tuesday throughout the summer.  Participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water along for the ride. Most rides are 8-9 miles long. The average speed is 10-12 mph. This is a “no one left behind ride” and all skill levels are welcome! These rides are an awesome way to explore sections of trail you haven’t seen before or just to get out and see some old favorites! We hope that you will join us for a ride.

All participants ride at their own risk.

CANCELING RIDES

Severe weather may cancel the event. Check the Fort Wayne Trails Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter at least 1 hour before the ride, if you are unsure.

The City of Fort Wayne has determined that Trek the Trails rides will be canceled if there is a Heat Advisory as issued by the National Weather Service.

ADAPTIVE BIKES

We are working with the YMCA and Turnstone to make Trek the Trails accessible to all. Based on your needs you may be able to use an adaptive bike or take advantage of the Y’s Buddy Bike program. Simply fill out the form at the link and the proper group will be in touch with you!

https://turnstonecenter.wufoo.com/forms/trek-the-trails/

Need more information?

  • Fort Wayne Trails: 260-969-0079, [email protected]
  • City of Fort Wayne Greenways Office: 260-427-6228

 

2024 Trek The Trails shirt pre-order is now closed. They will still be available at any of our Trek the Trails events.

Please register here if you’d like to attend. This will assist us in providing improved communication with you, track how many people we might see at each event, and provide a way for you to give us anonymous feedback about your Trek the Trails experience and ideas about trail development.  All riders can “sign-in” at each ride for an additional chance to win a drawing at the end of the season. You only need to register online one time per season.

This year our friends at “Bike Fort Wayne on Facebook” will be giving away two lovely used bikes to participants. Once you register, you can check in each week for and entry into the drawing at the end of the season. We will do two drawings,  one for each bike.  The standard road bike is a 58cm Cannondale R600 road bike with 2 water bottle cages and a cycling computer. It will come with flat platform pedals. The Step Thru bike is an XS Specialized Crossroads Sport Hybrid with water bottle cage, bottle, and rear rack.

You can click HERE for more photos of the giveaway bikes. Thank you to Bike Fort Wayne on Facebook!

Photo of large group of cyclist before ride

photo of riders on the rivergreenway

photo of riders stopped for a rest on a ride

Photo of smiling child on bike

large group of riders crossing layfayette on a trek the trails ride.

2024 Trek The Trails Schedule

Join us this year!


*Routes and starting locations are subject to change. Follow us on social media for updates or cancelations.

Date Tuesday Trek the Trails Ride Start Locations Length
4/30/2024 Promenade Park (Trek/Tread the Trails Kick-off) – Route MapEvent 8.2 Miles
5/7/2024 Fellowship Missionary Church – Route MapEvent 6.87 Miles
5/14/2024 Buckner Park – Route MapEvent 7.24 Miles
5/21/2024 Kreager Park – Route MapEvent 7.50 Miles
5/28/2024 Shoaff Park – Route MapEvent 7.25 Miles
6/4/2024 Covington Elementary – Route  MapEvent 7.37 Miles
6/11/2024 Cookie Cottage – Route MapEvent 8.13 Miles
6/18/2024 CANCELED – Jefferson Middle School- Route MapEvent 9.14 Miles
6/25/2024 Indian Trails Park- Route MapEvent 7.77 Miles
7/2/2024 Haley Elementary School – Route MapEvent 7.64 Miles
7/9/2024 CANCELED – Engle Road Towpath Trailhead – Route MapEvent  7.67 Miles
7/16/2024 PLEX North – Route MapEvent 6.5 Miles
7/23/2024 Turnstone – Route MapEvent 8.38 Miles
7/30/2024 Deer Ridge Elementary School – Route MapEvent 8.21 Miles
8/6/2024 Moser Park- Route MapEvent 7.48 Miles
8/13/2024 Renaissance Pointe YMCA – Route MapEvent 6.38 Miles
8/20/2024 Stillwater Hospice – Route MapEvent 7.53 Miles
8/27/2024 CANCELED – Pathway Church- Route MapEvent 11.0 Miles
9/3/2024 Rockhill Park – Route MapEvent 8.74 Miles
9/10/2024 Parkview Family Ymca – Diverging Diamond – Route MapEvent 7.79 Miles
9/17/2024 Coliseum Trailhead – Route MapEvent 7.07 Miles
9/24/2024 Foster Park -Night Ride 7PM – Route MapEvent 7.81 Miles

 

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS 2024 TREK THE TRAILS SPONSORS!