BELMONT
Visitors to Gaston County in North Carolina will find the town of Belmont located just south of I-85 at exit 27 . The downtown is located just off of the Catawba River and is the closest town in the county to Charlotte, NC.
EXPLORE
With so many things to explore, the FREE Belmont GO app has maps, guides, and tours of downtown Belmont. Or, visit the digital kiosks while visiting downtown Belmont.
EVENTS
April 13, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Women's Golf at Conference Carolinas Championship
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 13, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Men's Tennis vs Gardner-Webb
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 14, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Developmental Softball vs Florence-Darlington
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 14, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Women's Golf at Conference Carolinas Championship
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 15, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Men's Volleyball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Quarterfinals
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 15, 2026
Pastel Posy Arrangement Class
April 17, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Men's Tennis vs Young Harris
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 17, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Women's Tennis vs Young Harris
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 18, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Women's Track and Field at Winthrop Invitational and Multi
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 18, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Men's Volleyball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 18, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Developmental Softball vs Surry
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 19, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Men's Volleyball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Final
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 20, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Women's Lacrosse vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Quarterfinals
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 21, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Men's Lacrosse vs Conference Carolinas Tournament Quarterfinals
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 21, 2026
Beginners Embroidery Heart
April 23, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Softball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 24, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Softball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 25, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Softball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 26, 2026
Community Spring Market - Kitty Cats, Tats, Art, and more!!
Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe
April 26, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Softball vs Conference Carolinas Tournament
Belmont Abbey Athletics
April 26, 2026
The tour itself is free, though non-members must purchase Garden admission to enter.
Daniel Stowe Conservancy
April 28, 2026
Wooden Flower Display
May 1, 2026
Belmont Abbey College Men's Volleyball vs NCAA Regional - Opening Round (campus sites)
Belmont Abbey Athletics
TRAILS
Stowe Connector Trail
Gravel
Easy
1.20 miles, One Way
The Stowe Connector trail, in combination with the Duke Kimbrell Trail, form a loop around the perimeter of the Daniel Stowe Conservancy property. This trail is smoother and flatter than the Duke Kimbrell Trail. The section south of the parking lot gently descends through a mixed hardwood forest on a packed earth surface, while the northern section of the trail features crushed stone surfacing and remains very flat. While other trails exist on the Daniel Stowe Conservancy property, only the Duke Kimbrell Trail and Stowe Connector Trail are a part of the Carolina Thread Trail network. See the Stowe Conservancy website for a full map of their facilities.
Rocky Branch Trail
Gravel, Natural Surface, Sidewalk
Easy, Moderate
1.20 miles, One Way
The Rocky Branch Trail is a 1.25 mile enhanced natural surface trail that is a part of the 55 acre Rocky Branch Park. The park is a result of fantastic collaboration between the cities of Belmont and Cramerton as well as other partners including the Tarheel Trailblazers and the Carolina Thread Trail. Trail users can expect to enjoy a stroll under a beautifully shaded heritage trail canopy that extends from Belmont to Cramerton behind the Stuart Cramer High School. A number of single track mountain bike trails extend off of this beautiful trail segment which offer opportunities for cyclists of various experience levels to enjoy.
Meadowwood Walk at DSBG
Natural Surface
Easy
0.6 mile loop
A short walk around the back of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Persimmon Trail at DSBG
Natural Surface
Easy
3.2 miles
Discover 3.2 miles of walking trails around the Garden! Persimmon Trail, located off the parking lot, is a short trail that connects with the Carolina Thread Trail. Maintained by the Carolina Lands Conservancy, the Thread Trail meanders along Lake Wylie and connects with Meadowood Walk.
Duke Kimbrell Trail
Natural Surface
Moderate
3.45 miles, One Way
This trail is 3.1 miles and consists of natural and paved surfaces. The paved portion of the trail extends from the trailhead to Timberlake Point street just short of the Lake Wylie road bridge crossing. The natural surface trail extends from the trailhead along the shoreline of Lake Wylie and is located on 78 acres of preserved land managed by the Catawba Lands Conservancy. The trail connects to the Stowe Connector Trail at either end, creating a loop around the Daniel Stowe Conservancy. The Stowe Connector Trail connects to the Stowe Conservancy's parking lot, allowing visitors to reach the Duke Kimbrell Trail from either entrance. Visitors do not have to pay the Conservancy to walk on their trails.
*Special Note: Bicycles are allowed on the Duke Kimbrell Trail BUT NOT ALLOWED on the Daniel Stowe Conservancy's trails. Please do not ride the natural surface portions of the trail in wet conditions.
Belmont to Cramerton Sidewalk Connector
Sidewalk
Easy
1.3 Miles
Starts at Stowe Park in Belmont and connects almost to Cramerton. Users take Eagle Road and follow the sidewalk until it stops in front of Pinebrook Swim Club.
