Constructed as part of the Belmont subdivision/Shoppers At Belmont mixed use development, the Belmont Trail is part of Manheim Township's growing network of multi-use greenways and the latest of several trails connecting the suburbs surrounding Lancaster. The asphalt trail begins on the western side of the property at the David Mayer house, then crosses busy Fruitville Pike. The trail then continues along the south end of the Shoppes At Belmont, passing Whole Foods and a stormwater rentention pond that has been beautified with a fountain and picnic area. The trail then enters the residential section of Belmont, passing stone and brick lime kilns built in the 19th century and recently restored, before briefly following Mayer Place to the east end of the development. It then crosses into the Glen Moore neighborhood, ending at Crescent Ave.
Parking is available at the Shoppes At Belmont off Fruitville Pike.
This was the 3rd of 5 short trails that we rode in one day. The best part of this trail was stopping at the Whole Foods for lunch. The trail developers and the businesses have done a good job of making the trail attractive, but it's just 1/2 mile long.
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