Walk on the wildside: Barefoot Trail Adventure Park opens in Bellemont offering a way to reconnect with nature and feel the earth | Williams Local News
BELLEMONT, Ariz. — Offering a fresh twist to outdoor recreation, the new Barefoot Trail Adventure Park in Bellemont is a unique new destination designed to elevate the way people experience nature. This innovative park offers a sensory-rich experience, inviting visitors to explore the 1-mile loop trail with a series of activities along the way. Walking without shoes is not only encouraged but celebrated.
The park, which officially opened its gates in July, features a variety of surfaces—from dirt, mud and water to sand, stone and rocks—allowing guests to reconnect with nature in a tangible way.
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Kai Frumhoff, 23 months, explores the sensorial details on the new 1-mile Barefoot Trail. The trail includes decor and activities along the way including ziplines, hammocks, mud baths and more. (Morgan Smith/WGCN)
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Kai Frumhoff and his mother take a walk through the The Barefoot Trail Park, experimenting walking barefoot as they explore what the park has to offer. (Morgan Smith/WGCN)
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Along the trail, there are a variety of obstacles and activities for guests to have some fun. (Morgan Smith/WGCN)
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