In 2024, the 22 infrared trail counters distributed across the 148-mile Allen County trail network counted 1,032,077 uses. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing appreciation for the trails and their importance to the health, wellness, and quality of life in the Fort Wayne community. Photo by Fort Wayne Trails.

News Release

FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne Trails has announced a milestone for the Fort Wayne Trails network — trail use counts have officially reached one million for the first time in history. In 2024, the 22 infrared trail counters distributed across the 148-mile Allen County trail network counted 1,032,077 uses. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing appreciation for the trails and their importance to the health, wellness, and quality of life in the Fort Wayne community.

This milestone is a testament to the dedication of trail users, volunteers, and supporters who make the Fort Wayne Trails network such a well-loved resource. Whether walking, running, cycling, or simply enjoying the beauty of the outdoors, every step or pedal stroke has contributed to this historic moment.

As Fort Wayne Trails celebrates this accomplishment, it will continue expanding and improving the network. Together, Fort Wayne’s citizens can reach even greater milestones and create lasting memories for generations to come.

Fort Wayne Trails partners with the city of Fort Wayne and the Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council to collect and analyze the data from the counters.