| Chippewa River | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | West Fork Chippewa River and East Fork Chippewa River |
| • location | Bayfield County |
| • coordinates | 45°53′25″N 91°04′41″W / 45.890286°N 91.078028°W |
| Mouth | |
• location | Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
• coordinates | 44°24′33″N 92°05′03″W / 44.4091°N 92.0841°W |
| Length | 183 mi (295 km) |
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The Chippewa River in Wisconsin flows approximately 183 miles (294 km) through west-central and northwestern Wisconsin. It was once navigable for approximately 50 miles (80 km) of its length, from the Mississippi River, by Durand, northeast to Eau Claire. Its catchment defines a portion of the northern boundary of the Driftless Area. The river is easily accessible for bikers and pleasure seekers via the Chippewa River State Trail, which follows the river from Eau Claire to Durand.