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Cardinal Trail at Bella Fontaine Park
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Cardinal Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A relaxing paved path circumnavigating Bella Fontaine Park.
1.1
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.11mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
21ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
461ft
High Point
431ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Cardinal Trail is a paved loop trail accessed via the trailhead off of Bellefontaine Road. The trail cuts through open grassy areas and around the Fountain Lake Ballfield Complex. The western portion of the trail follows along the shores of Bellefontaine Lake which is stocked for fishing. Past the lake, the trail enters an upland forest made up mostly of mature oak trees. The trail can also be used to connect with Maline Creek Trail and Fox Den Trail.

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Contributors
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