Swinney Park – St. Mary's River loop from Lot 2

Swinney Park – St. Mary's River loop from Lot 2

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Swinney Park – St. Mary's River loop from Lot 2

02:09

40.5km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.2 km for 212 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

788 m

Ron Venderly Family Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Venderly Family Bridge is a beautiful suspension bridge built to allow easy access across the river for Purdue University students, runners, walkers, and cyclists.

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6.86 km

Spy Run Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

New bridge over Spy Run Creek
Still construction under Clinton Street bridge . Need to cross Clinton with the light.

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10.2 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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10.5 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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10.6 km

Spinneys Park

Highlight • Rest Area

16.9 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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19.3 km

Towpath Trail (Eagle Marsh Segment)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Towpath trail is a paved 5.5-mile trail that runs between Eagle Marsh and Lindenwood Preserve. This is an easy trail that tends to offer wildlife sightings. You are likely …

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21.2 km

Towpath Trail — Eagle Marsh Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Towpath trail is a paved 5.5-mile trail that runs between Eagle Marsh and Lindenwood Preserve. This is an easy trail that tends to offer wildlife sightings. You are likely …

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40.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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