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Chipp-A-Waters Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 683 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Pleasant, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chipp-A-Waters Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature area offering wooded trails along the Chippewa River, a picnic pavilion & a playground.
What runners say about Chipp-A-Waters Park
“This is a very beautiful an relaxing place you have to visit if ever in Mt.”
“Trails are great for running can be a little muddy in the back half where it’s not paved after it rains but otherwise it’s a great place for walks/ runs.”
“This is a wonderful hiking trail/park that all ages and physical ability can partake in.”
Very nice area to walk alongside the Chippewa River. This is a well trafficked area. You can expect walkers, dogs, runners and bicyclists. The paved concrete paths make for smooth, easy walking and are wheelchair friendly. There is also a dirt trail towards the end of the park that goes out and around.
Walking over the bridge at Chipp-A-Waters Park feels as though I’ve entered a most enchanting aviary! The way that the songs of birds bounce off from the river and trees is entrancing and relaxing. The park is clean, with family friendly walking trails.
I was up north on vacation and it was another hot day. So I Googled walking trails. This was a nice place. There's a large paved trail if you need that. With benches occasionally. The others are dirt trails. Very wooded. The river comes up often. It's a pretty good fast flowing river.
This is a wonderful hiking trail/park that all ages and physical ability can partake in. I was visiting the area from the U.P. and discovered this is a great gem within Mt. Pleasant. The interactive QR scan for audio voiceover regarding the trail, wildlife and trees is a nice touch.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a very beautiful an relaxing place you have to visit if ever in Mt.”
“They welcome leashed dogs and my dog loved the smells here.”
“Trails are great for running can be a little muddy in the back half where it’s not paved after it rains but otherwise it’s a great place for walks/ runs.”
“Unfortunately the ash die off has opened up the canopy and i cant find some of the rare plants like the Green Dragon now.”
“Trails are great for running can be a little muddy in the back half where it’s not paved after it rains but otherwise it’s a great place for walks/ runs.”
Plan your run at Chipp-A-Waters Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemt-pleasant.org
- Phone(989) 779-5331
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–11 PM |
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