Link to: M46BridgetoVassar
M-46 BRIDGE TO VASSAR
Beginner-Intermediate
6.3 miles, 2-3 hours
Natural Experience
Natural, heavily wooded riverbanks and rocky sections of river with multiple small rapids and riffles.
Link to: VassartoTuscola
VASSAR TO TUSCOLA
Beginner
5.7 miles, 2-3 hours
Rural Experience
A rural section of river that is mostly wooded with the occasional view of private homes and agricultural fields.
Link to: TuscolatoFrankenmuth
TUSCOLA TO FRANKENMUTH
Beginner
5 miles, 1.5-2.25 hours
Rural Experience
Relatively wide stretch of river that is suitable for beginners. Common sightings of fishing boats, pontoons and commercial tour boats.
Link to: FrankenmuthCityPaddle
FRANKENMUTH CITY PADDLE
Beginner-Intermediate
1 mile, 30-45 minutes
Small Town Experience
Showcases Downtown Frankenmuth’s riverfront landscape and covered bridge with common sightings of commercial tour boats.
Link to: FrankenmuthtoHoffmannPark
FRANKENMUTH TO HOFFMANN PARK
Beginner
6 miles, 2-3 hours
Rural Experience
Quiet segment of the river with long stretches of riparian forest. This rural segment includes passing a few homes and navigating around sand bars.
Link to: HoffmannParktoDavisPark
HOFFMANN PARK TO DAVIS PARK
Beginner
4.4 miles, 2 hours
Rural Experience
Featuring two universal accessible launches, this is a quiet stretch of river with a gentle current and nice forested sections. Some homes seen from the river.
Link to: DavisParktoM13BoatLaunch
DAVIS PARK TO M-13 BOAT LAUNCH
Beginner-Intermediate
5.6 miles, 2-3 hours
Rural Experience
A slow to moderate river current as the landscape transitions from rural area to wooded as one nears the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge.
Link to: M13BoatLaunchtoWickesPark
M-13 BOAT LAUNCH TO WICKES PARK
Beginner
3.5 miles, 1.5-2.5 hours
Natural Experience
Passes through the natural features of the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge with slower water and more motorized boats as paddlers approach Saginaw.
Link to: Upper Cass River
THE UPPER CASS RIVER – A WORK IN PROGRESS
Experienced and Adventurous paddlers
Interested in venturing farther upstream? The Upper Cass River region offers scenic and rewarding experiences for adventurous paddlers. While not yet fully developed or officially part of the main water trail, several access points are available to explore the headwaters of the Cass River.