Yes! The Seven Pillars Nature Preserve remains open, and the Seven Pillars of the Mississinewa Landmark remains viewable to visitors, following standard ACRES preserve rules.

* Please do not go beyond the temporary barriers currently in place for everyone’s safety and to respect private property boundaries. We are actively working on long-term improvements that will provide safe, appropriate access for all to enjoy this special place.

We are currently in the early stages of meeting with contractors and don’t have a solid timeline yet. We will provide regular updates on this page as our planning process moves forward. Our goal is to take the time necessary to do this with cultural integrity.

The pillars themselves and the nature preserve adjacent to the parking lot are owned and protected by ACRES Land Trust. However, MNI also owns adjacent land in the area. This is why we’re working together as partners to ensure proper stewardship of this sacred and geologically significant site.

There is no public access to the Mississinewa River at the Seven Pillars of the Mississinewa Landmark — there never has been. The areas people have been using to launch kayaks, ride horses, or access the river have always been private property. Recent safety measures, including temporary barriers, have been installed to prevent trespassing and protect both visitors and this sacred landscape.

While the Mississinewa River is a public waterway, there is no authorized public launch point at Seven Pillars. Paddlers should use established public access points elsewhere along the river system. Attempting to access the river through private property is trespassing.