Hike name: Belwood Lakes Perimeter Loop (Moved to Dec 12, 2026)
Location: Belwood Lake
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 1:30am
Check in at 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start
Hike description:The route follows the perimeter of Belwood Lake.The trail is a challenging, multi-surface loop spanning roughly 19 km that circles the reservoir and surrounding terrain. There is approximately a 450m elevation gain making it a solid workout for experienced hikers. The path crosses the historicShand Dam built in 1942, features views of the reservoir, and passes near the village of Belwood.
Pace: 4-5 km/hr – approximately 19kms, 5hrs. Note: this is a fast paced and long distance with ~450m of elevation gain.
Parking: Maple Park, 37 Queen St, Belwood, ON43.7912° N, 80.3220° W
Required: hiking shoes, water, dress for the weather, rain gear, I.D
Recommended: snacks, bug spray
No dogs please.
Hike leaders:
Tanya Simpraga tsimpraga@yahoo.com 226-791-4565
Brandon Correia brandoncorreia8240@gmail.com
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