Newville – Big Spring

Newville is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is located west of Carlisle. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. Newville is served by the Big Spring School District. Enjoy a relaxing day walking, biking or horseback riding on the 11-mile Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. This leisurely trail now offers informative signage about the area’s agriculture and Civil War history.

Head up the mountains to Colonel Denning State for rustic camping, fishing, ice-skating, organized group tenting, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, bird watching and more. You won’t want to miss the 180-degree view of the Valley that can only be found after hiking the strenuous Flat Rock Trail.