Lake Somerville State Park
has a trail connecting
the Nails Creek and Birch Creek Units
(map)
. Both Nails and Birch Creek Units have
designated equestrian trails and campsites; however Nails Creek Unit has recently become a day use only park and campsites
may not be used at this time.
The main riding trail is 13.5 miles long, with branching loop trails. The trail length is 21.6
miles. Users must provide their own horses. The terrain is hilly and rocky at the trail access points, but flat and grassy
in between. All paths are multi-use and open to hikers, cyclists, and horse riders. There are self-composting toilets and
shade shelters spaced along the trail. Non-potable water sources, as well as creeks and streams, are available for horses,
but campers must carry in their own drinking water. There are five (5) group-camping areas along the trail with benches and
fire rings. Individual campsites are located at either end of the main trail (Nails Creek Unit has 10, and Birch Creek Unit
has 20). The individual campsites have fire rings, picnic tables, grills, and nearby drinking water. Nails Creek Unit has a
horse pen and hitching posts. Birch Creek Unit has hitching posts only. Please contact either
the
Birch or Nails Creek Units
to check for trail
closures and campsite availability.