Bellfree Contractors, Inc.

11/25/2025

Proud to share that our Bellfree Contractors crew recently completed new timber box steps and trail improvements at Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area! 🌲💪

These upgrades make the trail safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for everyone who hikes, walks, morning work-outs or explores the park.

A huge shout-out to our hardworking team who put care and craftsmanship into every detail and our good partners for the trust and collaboration.
We love building outdoor spaces that the community can use for years to come.
See you on the trails! 👣✨

10/09/2025

🚵‍♂️ Exciting news for all outdoor and biking enthusiasts!

🚧 The Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project in Santa Clarita is on its way to becoming one of Southern California’s premier mountain biking destinations.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
✅ 16+ miles of cross-country, climbing, and downhill trails
✅ Dirt jumps, Slopestyle & Downhill Jump Lines, Dual Slalom, and pump tracks
✅ A skills learning zone and beginner-friendly areas
✅ Full amenities: parking, restrooms, seating areas, shade, and bike repair stations

This park is designed for riders of all levels – from beginners to advanced – creating a safe, sustainable, and fun environment that strengthens community recreation and brings people together through the love of biking.

We’re proud to share that construction has been entrusted to Bellfree Contractors Inc., ensuring the project is built with expertise and care.

09/27/2025

🚵‍♂️ A mountain biker, builder, and visionary — meet Hans Keifer.

In January 2009, Hans Keifer became the new owner of Bellfree Contractors. As Roger Bell (who founded Bellfree) said, “a better choice could not have been made. Hans has quickly demonstrated a level of technical expertise and business acumen that bodes exceptionally well for the continued success of Bellfree.”

In 2017 Hans founded Trails For Change NGO in Armenia which has championed in youth education and trail development creating opportunities for local communities and promoting sustainable tourism.

From building trails and facilities in the U.S. to creating eco-tourism opportunities and tourism infrastructure in Armenia, Hans brings the same passion and expertise.💪💪💪💪

As an outdoor enthusiast, he has spent decades building and maintaining trails — both as a volunteer and as a leader.

His vision is simple but powerful:
Building connections that last — between people, communities, and nature. 🌍✨

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09/19/2025

Recently we have completed a project in Cleveland National Forest, near Julian, CA.

Cha Chaany Trailhead Parking is the trailhead for the popular Three Sisters Falls Trail. This project was contracted through the National Forest Foundation in partnership with the US Forest Service.

We constructed a parking lot to accommodate 80 vehicles.

Learn more about this project by visiting our webpage:
https://www.bellfreecontractors.com/Projects/036334-framer-app-projects-cha-chaany

05/22/2020

Bellfree Contractors is hiring!

Contact Name: Hans Keifer

Email Address: hans@bellfreecontractors.com

Contact Phone: (818) 975-5120

Job Description: Trail Builder

Bellfree Contractors is a General A contracting firm based in Los Angeles seeking experienced trail builders and machine operators. We work throughout Southern California with an occasional out of state or international project. We specialize in trail construction and repairs. This also includes working on trail structures and amenities such as retaining walls, bridges, stairs, rock work, toilet construction, shade structures, decks...

Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of construction, maintenance, and safety best practices.
• Must be able to read and write english.
• experience leading crews is a plus but not necessary.
• Skills in safe use, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools, as well as other mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining effective communications with the rest of the team.
• Ability to regularly carry 50 pounds in mountain terrain and work under physically demanding conditions, including cold and wet weather.
• Must have valid drivers license with insurable driving record, and reliable personal transportation.
• Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR training (training can be provided for the right candidate).
• Ability to hike and campout on projects.

Application
To apply, please submit the following items via email attachments All application materials will be kept confidential.
1. Your resume
2. A cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and why we should be interested in you
3. Contact information for three references
4. Be able/willing to participate in a local field test.

This position is available until filled. Candidate interviews will begin immediately and continue until an offer is made.

Additional Information: Visit our web page at www.bellfreecontractors.com to learn more about us.

04/09/2020

Trail and Redwood Observation Deck Construction for the City of Dana Point.

Trail and redwood observation deck construction. Winter 2020

04/09/2020

Demo of old pit toilets and installation of Decomposing toilets at Spruce Grove CG.

Project with LACC and the NFF at the Spruce Grove Camp ground in the Angeles National Forest. Tools and supplies were brought in by Donkeys. Material and hardware brought in by helicopter to a helipad 1/2 mile away and then hand carried to the project site.

10/15/2019

27 years ago my trail building career began as a volunteer with the Mount Wilson Bicycling Association. (MWBA) 27 years later I am back to volunteering with the MWBA building trails at Mt Waterman in my home turf the Angeles National Forest. The next volunteer workday is on October 20, 2019! See mwba.org for the details!

10/15/2019

We have begun with phase 2 of the Sapwi Bike Park!

08/20/2018

On September 2 the Gabrielino Trail from the junction with Bear Canyon Trail to the Ken Burton Trail will be open after a 9 year closure due to the Station fire.

The Gabrielino Trail was the first National Recreation Trail in the USA. It follows an ancient Native American path. It is 30 miles long from near JPL to Santa Anita Canyon.

Bellfree Contractors has been working on the trail off and on for the past three years. Many other groups worked on the trail including the Los Angeles Conservation Corps as well as hundreds of volunteers from the mountain biking groups CORBA the MWBA as well as Trail running groups.

If you get up there have a close look at the section of trail from the Burton Trail to about 3 miles up. It was literally cut into rock and is a very impressive amount of work that went into building this trail. It is said to be an ancient Native American path that in mid 1950's Forest Service crews spent a substantial amount of time widening the path and getting sections out of the stream bed.

Some of the sections that had been cut into the rock above the streambed had not been used in years due to slides and other maintenance issue. They could not even be seen and no one knew they were there until after the fire burned away all the brush that hid them.

We have them all restored now so you can keep your feet dry in the winter!

Its a great place for back/bikepacking too. It is so close to the city but seems so far away! I was lucky enough to spend several nights up there while working on the trail.

Before and after shots of one section we restored. More photos will be added to our website soon.