Trails at NewVida Preserve

Now open to the community for free Friday through Sunday each week!

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Now open to the community for free Friday through Sunday each week! 〰️

Our Trails

Welcome to 40+ miles of trails with stunning views, clear mountain summits, mature unchartered forests, magnificent cliffs and rock formations, vast wildflower fields, numerous meandering creeks and thriving wildlife. Whether you’re seeking a calming walk, a challenging hike, or a fun mountain bike ride, the extensive trail system provides recreation for everyone. And in the winter, the trails are great for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and alpine touring. We connect directly into additional trails on state land and the Hardy Mountain biking trails via our Perkins Road gate.

Come Explore

  • All trails are open to the community every Friday at sunrise to every Sunday at Sunset for FREE. Lodge Guests and Preserve Members have access 24/7.

  • All guests must sign the trail rules & waiver (via the button below) prior to accessing the trails. Parents/Guardians of minors under age 18 can provide their name(s) and sign on their behalf. Use the map below to plan your visit. When you arrive, please complete the trail register inside the lodge foyer. From there, follow the sign posts around the lodge to the main trailhead (green trail) just past the pond A-frame and dock.

  • Before your excursion, grab a bit and map at our Outpost Cafe (Friday through Sunday 7am-11am) OR after exploring, unwind at Summit & Spice, our restaurant and craft bar (Wednesday through Sunday 5-9pm)

  • We are granting access to the community at no cost but your volunteer time & donations are welcome to continuously improve the quality of the trails, including future camping & picnicking areas. To volunteer, please email lodge.newvida@gmail.com. 

Trail maps & key

NewVida Trail Map*

*Printed maps available at Outpost Cafe. Caltopo map here. AllTrails map coming soon.

Map of all local trails showing connection to state-owned Hamlin Peak, Four Peaks Trails and Hardy Mountain Biking Trails

Share your best trail photos

Trail Rules

  • Access to the land & trails is at your own risk.

  • The trails can be utilized for walking, hiking, running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and alpine touring. Since these are multi-use trails, bikers and skiers should yield to all others. 

  • Access to any structure is prohibited, with the exception of the designated "Lost Cabin" and "Lean-to" shelters which are available for temporary rest.

  • Hunting and trapping are prohibited. Please respect the wildlife and plant life and do not leave any trash behind, including food scraps. Pets are permitted on the trails but must remain on a leash at all times. The leash must be no longer than 6 feet in length and held securely by the owner. All pet and human waste should be bagged and removed from the property.

  • Camping & campfires are prohibited. We will eventually provide designated campsites that will only be available to guests and members.

  • Smoking is prohibited on the trails due to the wildfire risk and environmental impact.

  • Foraging, fishing, rock-climbing and spelunking are prohibited unless authorized by a staff member and/or part of a guided experience.

  • The use of motorized equipment, including motorbikes, ATVs and snowmobiles is prohibited.

  • If an emergency occurs while on the grounds or trails, please call 911 and notify a staff member.

  • We reserve the right to close trails or the entire property at any time.