Sugar Bush Trail

Sugar Bush Trail is a 0.63-mile loop at Chippewa Nature Center in Michigan, a short outing that fits easily into a longer visit to the center's network of trails. The route stays low, with a high point of 617 feet and a low of 605 feet, and the climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.24 miles into the walk, where the grade reaches 9 percent. It is an easy trail, and it is managed by a non-governmental organization. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Midland put May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. The trail is open year-round, and there is no set season for a visit. Bikes are not allowed on this trail. Field Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and River Trail, Wood Duck Trail and Arboretum Trail are all within about half a mile.