Newberry Heritage Park
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General
Close to 1200 acreas owned by Kitsap County. A developing area with a mix of multi-use and some non-equine trails over rolling terrain with some level logging roads in heavy woods. The site is maintained by the Newberry Hill Heritage Park Stewarship Group. Look for the swans on the pond in spring and all of the Beaver activity making the ponds.
Banner like. Tight, Twisty, Rooty, technical singletrack. Can be very wet in winter.
Visit the Friends of NHHP website (http://friendsofnhhp.com/) or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewberryHillHeritagePark) for information on trail building and maintenance. Contact Tom Coleman via the aforementioned site or Facebook for info on group work parties, Scout projects, or individual community service.
Find your way to Bremerton then go North on Highway 3 toward Silverdale. Take Newberry Hill exit turn left and go 3 miles. Park at Klahowya Secondary School.
Ride Reports
Trails are in great shape and maps available near every entrance. I parked at the Holly gate and did the three technical loops first which were as described - tight, twisty, rooty and generally short. Perfect for a lower intermediate rider. Then I rode along the Old Loop Road and took the Rhodie...