Winona Lake Trails

08/16/2026

Registration is now open at https://www.bikereg.com/wltf!
This year's Winona Lake Trail Fest, presented by Lake City Restoration has something for everyone that enjoys the trails. All proceeds go towards the Winona Lake Bike Park and Trailhead Expansion:

- 6&12 Hour MTB Races
- 5k/10k Trail Fun Runs
- Kid's MTB Races and Skills Courses
- Finding Bigfoot Kid's Night Ride
- Food Trucks & Live Music
- Community & Campfire
Help us out by volunteering as well! The registration site also lists the available volunteer spots.

KCV (Kosciusko County Velo) Cycling Club

The Winona Lake Trail Fest is in Winona Lake, IN at Hauth Trailhead (900 Pierceton Road) next to the Winona Lake Bike Park (under construction).

08/12/2026

Register now for this year's Winona Lake Trail Fest presented by Lake City Restoration! MTB races, trail fun runs, Kids' activities, MTB clinics and more. Sign up today! All proceeds support the Winona Lake Bike Park and the Winona Lake Trails. Sponsor opportunities are still available!

KCV (Kosciusko County Velo) Cycling Club
CrossFit Haymaker

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

07/25/2026

Huge shout out to the 30+ zimmer biomet summer interns and 10 of our KCV Cycling trail crew leaders who spent a recent morning together knocking out several projects, including repairs, trimming, clean up, and the start of some new section reroutes. Our trails remain special because of the incredible volunteer leaders we have and the community support we get! Thank you all!

07/24/2026

🚧 Please Stay Off the Winona Lake Bike Park Trails 🚧

We’re just as excited as you are to ride the new trails, but we need everyone’s help to get them finished the right way. The bike park is currently an active construction zone, and only authorized personnel are permitted on the bike park property at this time.

Riding, walking, or otherwise entering the trail area before construction is complete is considered trespassing, sends the wrong message to others, could put you and others in danger, and can cause significant damage to work that is still being finished.

When unfinished trails are used prematurely, it can:
• Damage newly built features and trail surfaces
• Create costly repairs
• Delay construction progress
• Push back the opening date for everyone

The best way to help bring these trails to life is to give the builders and our team the space and time they need to complete the project safely and properly.

We know the temptation is real—we can’t wait to ride them either! But please respect the construction zone and stay off the trails until the park officially opens.

Thank you for helping us protect the hard work being invested in this incredible community asset. The wait will be worth it!

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06/25/2026

Thanks to those who have responded. It looks like we have donations that will meet our needs!

Hey trail friends! We are in the need of a clean couch and loveseat (or chair) to furnish an apartment for the Winona Lake Bike Park Construction Team for the second half of this year. If you have something that may work, please DM us or email [email protected]. Thanks for the help!

KCV (Kosciusko County Velo) Cycling

06/19/2026

Trail Alert!

On Saturday, June 20th, the west side of the Winona Lake Trails will be closed from 1pm -11pm for the Run-Ruck Challenge. The east (Pierceton Road) side will remain open. Please only access the trails from the greenway at the red gates near the Pierceton Road crossing.

Join the Run-Ruck Endurace Challenge to challenge yourself and support the Winona Lake Trails and Bike Park.

KCV (Kosciusko County Velo) Cycling
CrossFit Haymaker

This coming weekend is our third annual Run-Ruck Endurance Challenge. There's still time to sign up. (You can even sign up on the day, but the price will increase then.) https://linktr.ee/crossfithaymaker

🎒 Remember to bring a sturdy backpack, and we encourage you to bring lots of canned goods to weight your pack and donate to Fellowship Missions afterward.

🕔 The event starts at 5pm, and set-up will begin at 3pm. Athletes are welcome to come early and get familiar with the course.

🚗 We will be at a slightly different location this year. Don't forget that we're starting at the Boys City Trailhead.

Parking there is very limited!
If parking at the boy city location is full then we can use:
1) The overflow parking lot located at the bottom of Chestnut Hill
2) The gravel overflow lot across from Cherry Creek Bridge
3) Park along cherry creek on Columbus.

Plan ahead to allow yourself time to walk from your parking spot. Athletes, you may want to swing by and unload gear and then go park and walk back.

06/08/2026

Here's a great opportunity to support the Winona Lake Trails with a great organization (CrossFit Haymaker). Challenge yourself to the Run or the Ruck. A portion of the proceeds will support the Trails and the Winona Lake Bike Park!

KCV (Kosciusko County Velo) Cycling

🎒 Run/Ruck Endurance Challenge: What to Bring 🥾

First things first, if you haven't already signed up, you can sign up here: linktr.ee/crossfithaymaker

If you're gearing up for hours on the trail, packing smart can make a big difference. Here's a list of things that might come in handy, whether you're racing hard, supporting a teammate, or posting up at basecamp between laps:

Essentials for the Race:
✅ Backpack (make sure it fits well and is secure)
✅ Headlamp or flashlight
✅ Hydration pack or reusable water bottle
✅ Electrolytes or salt tabs
✅ High-calorie snacks
✅ Extra socks and a dry shirt
✅ Anti-chafe balm or body glide
✅ Sunscreen and bug spray
✅ Small towel or cooling cloth
✅ Lots of 15.5 oz Canned Goods - to weight your pack and to be donated to Fellowship Missions after the race is over! These can be taped in groups of 4 cans to keep them from jostling around so much in your pack.

Comfort for Downtime and Support Crew:
🪑 Bag chair or camp stool
⛺ Tent or pop-up canopy for shade or shelter
🧊 Cooler with drinks and recovery snacks
🧥 Sweatshirt or jacket for when the sun dips

We’ll have coffee, drinks, and light snacks available at check-in, but bringing extra is a great idea, especially for long efforts or crew support.

🏁 Race starts at 5:00 PM, but you're welcome to arrive as early as 3:00 PM to set up your camp area and walk the course to get familiar with the terrain. 🏁

Bring a good attitude, a little grit, and your team spirit. This event is as much about the community as it is about the miles!!

Got questions? Drop them below 👇
or contact Ryan at 574.527.6854
We’ll see you on the trails!

04/04/2026

TRAIL UPDATE: With near record rains and gusty winds the first week of April, we’ve got some clean up to do. But first, we need patience, because the trails will remain closed for an extended period of time due to down trees and limbs, but more importantly because of significant flooding. Several sections are underwater, as are some culverts and bridges. They are taking a beating. We’ll need more time to check everything, clean-up, and repair damage. And right now, we shouldn’t have to be asking people to exit the trails when the trail status online says closed, all the trail gates are closed, and conditions are like they are. The off-road trails are currently closed to hikers, walkers, runners, bikers - all human beings except authorized and experienced trail crew volunteers working.

Please remember that the trails are on private property. They are not a public park. Thus it is critical that all trail users abide by posted rules which state to only use the trails when they are open. We must respect the wishes of the land owner that graciously allows the community and visitors to enjoy the trails.

Additionally, it’s a respect issue… the trails are maintained by local volunteers that sacrifice hours of their own hiking, running, or riding time to keep the trails in great condition. It’s not cool to have to fix torn up sections of trail because someone is selfish or disrespectful.

Even on days when the sun peeks out for a bit, that doesn’t mean they’re open. Even when mushrooms might be ready. Even if you think they only close for bikes. When the trail status online (social media and website - winonalaketrails.com) is red and says closed, and the gates at entrances are closed, that means the trails are closed to all users.

Please be patient! We get it! We want to be out there, too. In fact, sometimes we are… repairing the trails, cleaning up, clearing them, trimming brush, cutting fallen trees, picking up trash, etc. Want to get the trails open sooner when conditions allow? Want to help be part of the conversation? Join one of our volunteer teams to keep them enjoyable for all, for years to come.

Please spread the word! Thank you!

02/14/2026

Watch as K21 Health Foundation CEO Rich Haddad and KCV (Kosciusko County Velo) Cycling President Mike Cusick discuss the $375,000 matching grant from K21 Health Foundation for Phase 2 Construction of the Winona Lake Bike Park.

Once raised, these funds in conjunction with the Grace College Catalyst Corridor grant and additional donations, will complete the fundraising requirements for Phase 2 construction of the Winona Lake Bike Park with an estimated completion of early spring, 2027.

"The Winona Lake Bike Park will be a great resource to promote healthy outdoor activities for residents in our community and region." Rich Haddad, President & CEO, K21 Health Foundation. "We’re excited to support this phase of the bike park and look forward to seeing the whole community come together to make the Winona Lake Bike Park a reality.”

To learn more about the Winona Lake Bike Park and to make a donation eligible for the matching funds, please visit kcvcycling.networkforgood.com.

KCV Cycling is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Your donation may be tax deductible.

02/13/2026

All donations up to $375,000 will be matched by K21 Health Foundation! Help make the Winona Lake Bike Park a reality and donate at kcvcycling.networkforgood.com.

Kosciusko County Velo (KCV Cycling) announced they have been awarded a $375,000 matching grant for the Phase 2 construction of the Winona Lake Bike Park from K21 Health Foundation.