Last February, Frank and I visited the Belfountain Conservation Area, and I blogged about our drive through the village of Belfountain itself. Despite the wintery landscape, snowy roads and icy trails, our brief stop at the conservation area inspired us to visit it again during a warmer season.
A few weeks ago, we drove along the Forks of the Credit River Road again, and wound up in Belfountain. If you’ve ever driven through here, you know how lovely it is and how much fun it is to drive on the winding roads. It makes you feel like you are in a mountainous area of Europe. The Credit River sometimes accompanies you along your route, and you drive up and down steep, curvy roads.
Belfountain Conservation Area is right in the village. During the spring, summer and fall season it is open to visitors with a parking lot making it easy to stop and visit. The cost of entry is about $4.75/adult; $2.75 for children ages 6 to 12 and for seniors.
My first thought of Belfountatin Conservation Area during our late summer visit is that it is an ideal spot for wedding photographers, taking engagement photos or of the newly married couple. Several locations on-site can be transformed into wedding venues.
What also comes to mind is that there are some pretty decent trails along the river that offer a good workout. This is not a leisurely hike with a flat gravel trail. Although many spots include wood ramps and stairs, there are sections where you are scrambling over roots and watching out for tricky spots that can cause twisted ankles.
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| Frank walks along one of the trails at Belfountain Conservation Area |
The scenes at Belfountain Conservation Area are at times breathtaking – from the green lawns around the dammed up pond and fountain, to the falls, river and foliage surrounding it. There are many photo opportunities along the way.
Margaret Antkowski is the author of (Sub)urban Tourist blog.
