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Pufferbelly Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Wayne, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pufferbelly Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Paved hiking trail for biking, jogging and walking, plus playgrounds and a park.
What runners say about Pufferbelly Trailhead
“This trail is beautifully maintained and stretches through some of the most scenic areas around, making it perfect for walking, running, biking, or simply enjoying nature.”
“This trail is beautifully maintained and stretches through some of the most scenic areas around, making it perfect for walking, running, biking, or simply enjoying nature.”
“Great Trail for easy walking (or jogging), with very pleasant surroundings.”
Great trail! Visiting from the Chicagoland suburbs & training for the marathon. Had to run 7 miles today. My friend lives super close to the trail, where you can go through a bit of woods & then hop onto the trail. Started at 6am & finished at 7:30am, super grateful it was shaded & the pavement was pretty smooth.
Amazingly beautiful, wonderful people walking, jogging, riding bicycles& smiling. We played with our son at the playground area. There were old, young; white and black foreign and American Beautiful Day to God be the glory!
Love coming here!! Great trail. Come and enjoy the trails. Trust me it's beautiful!
Beautiful Trail... Relaxing.. Very long... Also.. Fun taking the kids..
Trail conditions & character
“This trail is beautifully maintained and stretches through some of the most scenic areas around, making it perfect for walking, running, biking, or simply enjoying nature.”
“The trail is well-paved, with plenty of spots to take a break and enjoy the surroundings.”
Plan your run at Pufferbelly Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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