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Chippewa Run Natural Area

The Chippewa Run Natural Area is owned and managed by the Leelanau Conservancy. This 110 acre preserve includes four separate ecosystems with a beaver pond and stream.  There is a 1.5 mile trail network on rolling terrain; a historic apple orchard; wildflowers; majestic maple trees; and a history of Anishinaabek settlements along the creek. The preserve is part of the Sleeping Bear Birding trail. Hunting is by permission only from the Leelanau Conservancy.

What You Can Do Here: Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Hunting, Plant Viewing, Snowshoeing, Touring

Other: Parking