North Fork Park Trail Conditions
Last Updated: 06/20/2024
| Trail | Designated Users | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicentennial | Open | |||
| Bicentennial Middle | Open | |||
| Ben Lomond | Open | |||
| Connector | Open | |||
| Cutler Creek | Open | |||
| Cutler Ridge | Open | |||
| Cinch | Open | |||
| Cutler’s Twist | Open | |||
| Jackass Pass | Open | |||
| Long Loop | Open | |||
| Mule Ear | Open | |||
| Mule Shoe | Open | |||
| North River Trail | Open | |||
| Park View Trail | Open | |||
| Pipeline | Open | |||
| Scrub Oak Trail | Open | |||
| Spork | Open | |||
| Traily McTrail Face (TMF) | Open | |||
| Trail 365 | Open | |||
| Traildemic | Open | |||
| Waterfall | Open | |||
| Trails with Open * status please see notes | ||||
Notes:
- Camping is open for the season again.
- New trail construction around the south end of Mules Ear – there will be a mini excavator working on the south end of Mules Ear.
New Trail Coming Soon! (Below from Eden Valley Trails Facebook Page):
We’re excited 
to announce that we’re getting ready to break ground on a brand new trail at North Fork! For now, we’re tentatively calling it ‘The Trail’ (We’re open to suggestions and looking for a name with an ear theme since it crosses the Mules Ear twice – ‘The Flying Chicken Trail’ didn’t quite take flight).
We’re building this exciting addition to the park and, in order to access The Trail, we’re making some improvements to the south side of Mules Ear Trail as we proceed up to the start location.
This is a big deal! It’s the first time in 24 years a mini-excavator will touch this trail, presenting a golden opportunity to give Mules Ear some much-needed TLC.
If you think this is a great thing, read no further… If you have questions please continue;
Mules Ear has always been a fun trail for those who love steep, fast, old-school trails: for example, flying down the trail at 25-30 mph into a blind switchback. Unfortunately, water loves this style of trail too, and will always travel down the path of least resistance, removing soil, exposing rocks, and cupping the trails.
Our goal in the redesign is to:
Give the trail movement and, encourage water to exit the trail before it can remove the topsoil tread. This “movement” also gives users small breaks from climbing, making it seem easier and more enjoyable. These breaks also help to control speeds downhill, reducing brake bumps and erosion.
This, along with a few reroutes, should give this trail many more decades of use, especially with the heavier use we are seeing in the park.
Heads up about the wider trail! 
Don’t worry, this temporary width is just what the excavator needs. The trail will naturally narrow and those beautiful plants will grow back in no time! If you’re familiar with Spork Trail, you’ll recognize how quickly the trail tread narrows and vegetation fills in.
Stay tuned for updates on The Trail.
Campground – rates and details
North Fork Park Trail Conditions FB page