Newton System

About Newton System

The Newton Trail System is just west of Hill City about 5 miles nestled between Deerfield Road and Reno Gulch Road. The 50 miles of trail is predominantly designed for OHV use, but there is one motorcycle trail that will challenge you. This trail system is wider and faster than others in the area, and will provide amazing views of Black Elk Peak and the surrounding area. It is not uncommon to see elk and the occasional mountain lion in the area as well. To access the Newton Trails, travel north out of Hill City on Deerfield Road for 7.7 miles. Turn south (left) onto Newton Fork Road, and continue for 1 mile. Trailhead construction is not complete, but parking is allowed alongside Newton Fork Road. Most of the trails in this system are open May 15 – December 15.

Plan Your Visit to Newton System

Heading to Newton System? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)