Old Quarry Trails

About Old Quarry Trails

Starting at the base of the Black Hills, the Old Quarry Trails system offers a wide variety of trails for all skill levels, and includes 50”-wide trails for adaptive biking. The area offers a mix of scenic views from open grasslands to dense forests, and the hills are south-facing, making this a great year-round area ideal for mountain biking and hiking. Big game hunting is also popular here, and cattle grazing occurs within the recreation area. There is a parking area with an information kiosk that includes a map of the trails. Dogs are allowed. Please help us keep the area clean by packing out all trash as garbage collection is not provided.

How to Get There

From the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 85 in Newcastle, head east for about 5 miles. The parking area will be on your left.

Plan Your Visit to Old Quarry Trails

Heading to Old Quarry Trails? 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)