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We envision vibrant, healthy, prosperous communities connected to one another and to nature via a system of greenway trails that provide recreation, transportation, and the conservation of natural resources.
To promote, develop, and sustain a connected system of greenway trails which support vibrant, healthy, and prosperous communities and the conservation of natural habitats, plants, and wildlife.
Newton County Trails, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated in 1998 to promote and develop a county-wide network of multi-use trails for pedestrians and bicyclists in Newton County, Georgia. We partner with local governments by raising private funds for trail planning, construction, and maintenance. We also provide public outreach and education to inform citizens, businesses, and civic groups about the health, economic, environmental, and benefits of a county-wide trail system.

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Covington GA artist Matthew Berberich and Newton Trails are pleased to announce a new partnership. Matthew’s magnificent art is available for purchase at https://www.matthewberberich.com/ with 100% of the profits donated to Newton Trails. Attached is a small sample of many available pieces. Check it out! Give a gift of beautiful, locally-created art to yourself, family, or friends and support Newton Trails at the same time!

Time to clock out and hit the trails! ⏰☀️

We love to see everyone out enjoying the trail on a beautiful Saturday morning ☀️

Today is the last day to purchase tickets! 🎟️ https://newtontrails.betterworld.org

Just a preview of the silent auction items you can win at our Oktoberfest on Friday September 25th! Entire home in Montreat, North Carolina 8 guests, 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, 3 baths 7 days, from Monday to Sunday, available any week in February, March, Aril or May of 2026 Donated by: Billy & Theodosia Wade and Family Fantastic E-bike to ride on the Cricket Frog @c_town_bikes East End Road at the Cricket Frog Trail is a beautiful acrylic painting by local artist, Mark McGilboney. This canvas measures 13” x 10.5”. Beautiful fall day on the Cricket Frog Trail. njoy a weekend getaway at Lake Oconee just 40 miles east of Covington. The townhouse offers room for 4 guests and features 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1.4 baths. Donated by Greg and Lisa Herring and Dalton and Lisa Knox

Be sure to purchase your tickets by Friday September 18th! ⭐️ You won’t want to miss out! https://newtontrails.betterworld.org/events/2026-newton-trails-oktoberfest-2

Exclusive new merch available for purchase at our 2026 Oktoberfest Fundraiser on Friday September 25th!🍻⭐️🎶 Online ticket sales will end on Friday September 18th- don’t miss out! 🎟️https://newtontrails.betterworld.org/events/2026-newton-trails-oktoberfest-2

T-minus 20 days until one of our favorite nights of the year! Ticket sales will close on Friday September 18th, be sure to grab yours now! 🎟️ To purchase, please visit: https://newtontrails.betterworld.org/events/2026-newton-trails-oktoberfest-2

Don’t wait! Ticket sales end on Friday September 18th! 🍻🎵 To purchase, visit: https://newtontrails.betterworld.org

Join us for an evening of live music, food & drinks, and community while supporting Newton Trails at our 2026 Oktoberfest on Friday September 25th! 🚲🍻🥨💚 Sponsored by Rob Fowler & @mainstreetlandandprop Visit the link in bio for sponsorship information and tickets 🎟️

Come out to see us at @newtonarts non-profit fair at the “Live at Legion” concert this Friday, August 14th!

Tickets on sale now for our 2026 Oktoberfest!!!! 🎟️ Check out the link in our bio for more information

Please join us for our second annual Oktoberfest fundraiser on Friday September 25th, 2026 @ The OHCO District! With funds raised in previous years, Newton Trails is in the process of obtaining engineering and designs for the Eastside to Cricket Frog Connector Trail and for replacement of the wooden West and East Bear Creek trestles with steel bridges. This year we ask for your support for those projects as well as to improve trailheads, amenities, signage, and safety on Newton County trails; maintain, promote, and connect our trails; and plan for the future. Every ticket includes 2 drink tickets. Ticket sales will end September 18, one week prior to the event, so do not delay. Buy your tickets now! Additional drink tickets may be purchased on this site in advance or at the event. Please visit the website below to purchase tickets, get more info about becoming a sponsor ⬇️ https://newtontrails.betterworld.org/

It’s going to be a hot & sunny holiday weekend! ☀️🇺🇸🎆

Thank you to our Newton Trails maintenance crew who has been updating signage along the trails! ☀️🚲🌳

Saturdays are for the pups!🐶☀️ Local dog trainer, Hannah Stubbs, out on the trail this morning with some excellent students!

Another season of growth in our garden at Pace St. in collaboration with the UGA Extension Master Gardner Volunteers 🌻🍅🥬

Volunteers are needed to assemble give-away bicycles for the Bike Rodeo on June 6. Assembly will begin at 8:00 and needs to be completed by 10:00. Location is Legion Field, 3173 Mill St NE, Covington, GA 30014. Bring tools. Mostly box cutters, screwdrivers, pliers, both U.S. and metric wrenches, and allen wrenches are needed. Someone will be bringing a tire pump. If you can help, please email or text Duane Ford (duane.merlin.ford@gmail.com; 608-331-7151) to let him know you will be there. The YMCA is organizing this event and wants a count and names of volunteers. CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Duane Ford, 608.331.7151, duane.merlin.ford@gmail.com

Your long weekend adventure awaits✨ Head to our website (link in bio) to see a map of local Newton County trails ☀️🚲🌳🌼

We can’t wait to see the beautiful blooms and flying friends that visit our new pollinator garden at Starsville! 🌼🐝🦋

Eastside High School art students under the direction of Melissa Parker have painted a lovely mural, facing the Cricket Frog Trail, near Elm St. in Covington. Two of the students who helped graduate today! Check it out and enjoy! Many thanks to the artists, the school, and Discover Covington which funded the project!

Check out the new mural along the Cricket Frog Trail near Elm St. in Covington. First Baptist Academy art students, under the direction of teacher Ann McCart, designed and painted this beauty on the north side of the structure. Students from Eastside High School, under the tutelage of Melissa Parker, will be painting a different scene on the south or trail side. Thank you First Baptist Academy! And, we can’t wait to see the Eastside students’ work! This project was funded by a grant from Discover Covington.

Meeting your step goal? Great! Meeting your goal while enjoying peaceful scenery? Even better! 🌳☀️

Today, along with his family and friends, we celebrated the life and contributions of John D. Keck (1951-2025) and dedicated two Cricket Frog Trail water fountains to his memory. One is in downtown Covington; the other in downtown Mansfield. One was funded by general donations the other by Susie Keck, John’s wife.

Thank you to our ambassador Jill McGiboney for representing Newton Trails at the YMCA’s 25th annual Cheerios Challenge! ⭐️

UPCOMING TRAIL CLOSURE. Due to construction the Cricket Frog Trail will be closed at Conyers St. in Covington (red X on the map) from April 20 to April 27. Please detour on city streets to and from trail access points at Mill St, Pemberton Dr, Forest Dr, or Plantation Trace (purple circles on the map. Watch this page for updates.

The sixth grade students from Peachtree Academy, led by teachers Cathy Moll and Lauren Walton, put in 150 minutes of hard and most helpful labor in the garden between West and Spring streets along the Cricket Frog Trail in Covington today! They laid a drainage pipe, moved mulch, and hauled and stacked brush. Thank you to the students, teachers, bus driver, and school!!

Please join us on Saturday April 18th at 11:00 AM for a dedication ceremony in honor of our former Board Member John Keck. John was a valued and cherished member of our community and we are forever grateful for his contributions.

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