Belfountain Loop

Hike Length: 4.2 km (round trip)

Terrain: Variable to hilly with rocky patches

Section: Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club

How to get there and where to park:
From the south side of the Forks of the Credit Road, (in the village of Belfountain), drive into Belfountain Conservation Area and take the road up the back that leads to the parking lot. Note that there may be a charge to park here.

Description of the hike:
From the parking lot, walk down into the conservation area to the start of the western end of the Trimble Trail (Point01). We will now walk in an easterly direction, following the blue blazes and walk alongside this scenic section of the Credit River(Erin branach). At a distance of 1.5 km we will meet the junction of the Crowsnest Side Trail (point 02) Turn left and walk to the T-junction. At this point, turn right and shortly after crossing a quiet road, continue in a counter clockwise direction to complete the Crowsnest Loop. Return to point 01 and retrace your steps back to the Belfountain Conservation Area. However, as we approach the western end of the Trimble Side Trail, it is nice to take an alternate path back to the conservation area. Watch for the bridge on your left, cross to the other side and walk westward alongside the south side of the river. Finally we will cross the river again via the suspension bridge to get back into the conservation area and return to the parking lot.