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St. Marys River Overlook Deck – Swinney Park loop from Eagle Marsh

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St. Marys River Overlook Deck – Swinney Park loop from Eagle Marsh

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St. Marys River Overlook Deck – Swinney Park loop from Eagle Marsh

02:07

36.4km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.17 km

Towpath Trail — Central Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the central-most trailhead for the 5.5-mile paved Towpath Trail. There are no bathrooms or water fountains at the trailhead, but there are if you run up the trail to Rockhill Park.

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11.3 km

Promenade Park Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Promenade Park Canal runs through the center of the park and is a great place for kids. It is made up of a shallow water canal with large stepping stones …

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12.6 km

St. Marys River Overlook Deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just past the recreation of Fort Wayne along the River Greenway you will find this nice little deck that gets you out over the river a few feet. It is …

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12.7 km

Old Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Here stands a recreation of the fort constructed by American troops under Major John Whistler. The original fort was active from 1815 to 1819, and may be the most sophisticated …

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22.8 km

Hosey Dam

Highlight • Structure

Hosey Dam is also called the Maumee River Dam. A historic bridge is used to provide access to the dam.

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27.2 km

Swinney Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Swinney Park was donated to the town of Fort Wayne by Colonel Swinney upon the death of his three daughters. The historic Swinney mansion remains in the park, which now …

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27.4 km

Swinney Pond is a magnet for feathered friends, with over 200 bird species recorded in the area. Keep an eye out for vibrant cardinals, majestic owls, and playful ducks and geese gliding across the water's surface.

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27.9 km

St. Mary's River

Highlight • River

St. Mary's River joins with the St. Joseph River to form the Maumee River near Headwaters Park. From there the river flows into Lake Erie.

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36.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

3.96 km

731 m

492 m

330 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

10.7 km

755 m

613 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 17 July

31°C

21°C

96 %

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St. Marys River Overlook Deck – Swinney Park loop from Eagle Marsh

Towpath Trail — Central Trailhead

Promenade Park Canal Bridge

St. Marys River Overlook Deck

Old Fort

Hosey Dam

Swinney Park

Swinney Pond

St. Mary's River

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