Chippewa County Forest
Nature preserve
11,680 acres13.6 mi of trail
Ice Age TrailDeer Fly TrailHigh Ridge TrailBirchcreek Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Birch Creek
Few parks or trails are on the map in Birch Creek
The biggest trail networks: Chippewa County Forest (13.6 mi). 41% of Birch Creek’s land is conserved, about 11,666 acres. 11,688 acres are parks and preserves, 23,236 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
41%
11,666 acres · of 44.3 sq mi of land
Trails
15 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
11,688 ac
23,236 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
48%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Chippewa County Forest, with 13.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Pine Point County Park
Managed by Chippewa County
26 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
11,666 conserved acres
41% of Birch Creek’s land. Who manages Birch Creek’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County11,586 ac
State natural resources80 ac
Local Conservation Area · 11,586 acState Conservation Area · 80 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 11,586 | Open |
| Plagge Woods State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 80 | Restricted |
Things to do
5 places to go in Birch Creek
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Birch Creek
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Birch Creek
Camp NawakwaGirl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
DirectionsPine Point CampgroundFee · In Pine Point County Park
DirectionsPlus 2 campgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
6 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 4.7 mi
Ice Age Trail4.7 mi
Deer Fly Trail3.4 mi
High Ridge Trail1.1 mi
Birchcreek Trail1.1 mi
Willow Creek Flowage0.5 mi
Spring Creek Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Birch Creek
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 54 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 69 | 56 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Birch Creek →
Next door
Birch Creek and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lake Holcombe | 2% | under 0.1 | 226 | 13% | C |
| Sampson | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cleveland | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Washington | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Birch Creek
Where can I hike in Birch Creek?
The longest trail networks: Chippewa County Forest, 13.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Birch Creek’s trails?
Chippewa County Forest and Pine Point County Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Birch Creek?
41,612 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Birch Creek or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 11,688 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Birch Creek neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →