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  • 2020 Summer Newsletter

    Check out the latest newsletter. Read the announcements by the Executive Director of Syracuse Wawasee Trails and check out all the latest information and updates to the Conklin Bay Boardwalk and Trail. For the full digital version click here.

  • 2020 Winter Warmup 5k Results

    We would like to say “Thank You” to the community and “Congratulations” to the participants who ran the Winter Warm-Up 5k. Official results can be found HERE. Some Interesting Facts 51 runners The overall time was 16:55 All runners finished in under one hour Overall Male (we had two winners): Elias Rojas Robby Gingerich   Overall…

  • Conklin Bay Trail Section Update

    The Syracuse Wawasee Trail has received many improvements and trail section additions over the past few years. We have highlighted some of these areas and have given you a few updates. Currently, we are making a major addition and improvements to the Trail along the Conklin Bay area of Lake Wawasee. Construction of the Conklin…

  • 2019 Winter Newsletter

    Check out the latest newsletter. Read an article by the new Executive Director of Syracuse Wawasee Trails. There is also an update on the new Trails section along Conklin Bay and a list of all the new committee members. For the full digital version click here.

  • 5K Run a Cold Success

    The 3rd annual Wawasee Winter Warm-Up took place December 26th in single digit temperatures. Over 55 participants followed the 3.1 mile course back and forth through Syracuse before ending at the old Syracuse Elementary School for hot chocolate and snacks provided by New Market. The fastest man took only 18 minutes and the fastest woman…

  • 2018 Fall Newsletter

    Check out the latest newsletter. Read an article by new board member Adam Richardson about how his young family appreciates and uses the trail. There is a list of events for 2019, so that you can Save the Date. Plus, lots of pictures of cute dogs in costumes! For the full digital version click here.

  • 2018 Winter Newsletter

    Check out the latest newsletter. Read an article by local librarian Becky Brower about why she loves the trail. There is also a comprehensive list of events to look forward to this Spring. For the full digital version click here.

  • Gifts

    Do you want to give back to your community with your gifts this year? Consider buying a trails T-shirt, water bottle, reflective arm band, or ever-useful doggie bag holder. Order here by December 18th for Christmas delivery or by December 21st for in-office pick-up.

  • 2017 Fall Newsletter

    Check out the latest newsletter. Read some inspirational stories about the effect of our Couch to 5K class, and how the trails influenced a local business owner’s decision to locate in Syracuse. For the full digital version click here.

  • New Trail Construction

    Check out some of the great new trail going in around Syracuse: This section where Pickwick Dr. crosses SR13 will be a lot safer with the new pedestrian light. And this section will help kids get safely to the new elementary school.

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