Joas Park Nature Preserve
About
Photo: @dezlezotte
Near the heart of Chippewa Falls, three well-maintained trails meander through this hidden 52-acre preserve. It features an upland prairie terrace, a lowland forest with old-growth trees, a creek with stone outcroppings, and a pond.
Recreation opportunities include:
Bird watching
Mountain biking
Hiking (easy)
Location
Please click on the map icons for more info. Park at the P icon and get on the trail leading to Joas Park at the star icon. The Park begins at the hiker icon where you’ll see an archway sign for Joas Park Nature Preserve.
Trail map
Ecology
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History
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Where to next?
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