Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
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The Trails @ CCWP

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Introducing a trail system that would allow visitors to enjoy the natural landscape while respecting the ecology of the preserve was of the highest priority.   The specific ecosystem determined the type of trail material to be used.   Areas that would sustain heavy foot traffic were constructed of brick pavers.   The 8-foot wide brick paver trail allows water to infiltrate and return to the adjacent native prairie while offering a suitable path for bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers and walkers.
Granite fine paths meander along the perimeter of the central and southern trails of the preserve.   Allowing a higher amount of infiltration, the granite fine paths make a suitable environmental for mountain bikes and hiking shoes.  
Boardwalks were installed in wetland areas, encouraging visitors to observe the unique plant systems that thrive in a wet environment.   The boardwalks are comprised of the same sustainably harvested redwood that was used in the construction of the Pavilion.   Hardy, long-lasting wood reduces the impact on our natural and human resources.
The smallest trail system, created using wood chips, brings visitors to an area that hosts numerous native plant species as well as a view of the Coffee Creek riparian corridor restoration.   The wood chipped trail has the least impact on the native ecosystem and allows the greatest amount of infiltration. 

Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve 
(the place)
Northeast corner of I-80/90 and IN 49
Chesterton Amphitheater
2401 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304
The Pavilion
178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
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Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy, Inc
(the non-profit organization)
PO Box 802
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-1842

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  • Home
  • Visit "The Preserve"
    • Trail Map & Guidelines
    • Getting Here
    • Current Trail Closures
    • Guided Hikes/Field Trips >
      • Meet Our Naturalists!
      • Scheduled Hikes 2021
      • Schedule a Guided Hike
    • Nature >
      • Osprey Nesting Platform
      • Sick or Injured Wildlife at Coffee Creek?
    • Points of Interest >
      • Weir Bridge
      • The Pavilion
      • Wetland Cell
      • Osprey Nesting Platform
      • Phillips Pond
      • Chesterton Amphitheater
      • Creek Overlook
      • Boardwalk
      • Trellis Overlook
      • Hiking Trails
  • Facility Reservations
    • General Information
    • Chesterton Amphitheater Venue
    • The Pavilion Venue
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Information
    • FAQ
  • Jobs/Volunteering