
Bring a friend and join the City of Fort Wayne’s Greenways and Trails Department and Shambaugh & Son employees to celebrate National Take a Hike Day on November 17, 2026.
City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:
Join the City of Fort Wayne for National Take a Hike Day
Fort Wayne, Indiana (November 2, 2026) – Bring a friend and join the City of Fort Wayne’s Greenways and Trails Department and Shambaugh & Son employees to celebrate National Take a Hike Day on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. Participants will meet on the Pufferbelly Trail at Shambaugh & Son, 7614 Opportunity Drive, and head north for a leisurely 2-mile stroll.
National Take a Hike Day was created in 1976 by the American Hiking Society as a reminder that hiking can be simple and accessible. It is a call to connect with nature, step away from the daily grind and soak in the beauty of the outdoors.
You can share your experience by using the hashtag #NationalTakeAHikeDay on your social media platforms.
National Take a Hike Day is presented by the City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails Department, sponsored by IU Health and Linke Urology + Robotics.