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Davis Park 25 Brian Chapman Photo Credit: Jon Cook
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Davis Park 34 Brian Chapman Photo Credit: Jon Cook

Davis Park to M-13 Boat Launch

Beginner-Intermediate

5.6 Miles, 2 to 3 Hours

Universally Accessible Launch: Davis Park

Start: Davis Park
Finish: M-13 Boat Launch

This is an interesting journey that begins in a rural area and enters the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. After departing the Davis Park, paddlers pass under the historic Bridgeport walking bridge, then an iron trestle train bridge that is part of a rail system that transferred lumber back in Michigan’s lumbering era. Approximately 4 miles from Davis Park, the river splits and forms an island over a half mile in length. Choose the right fork, the wider of the two. About ¼ mile downstream of the fork you will pass under the Sheridan Road Bridge.

The M-13 (East Road) Cass River Boat Launch is located 5.6 miles downstream of Davis Park. The river current is normally slow to moderate on the entire stretch from Bridgeport to M-13. The landscape transitions from rural near Bridgeport to wooded, abounding in wildlife as one nears the refuge.

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How to Use This Map: Click the tab in the top left hand corner of the map to view the layers. You can click the check marks to hide or show layers. If you click the icons on the map, you can get more information about each point of interest.  If you click the star after the title of the map, this map will be added to your Google Maps account. To view it on your phone or computer, open Google Maps, click the menu button, go to “Your Places,” click Maps, and you will see this map on your list.

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Davis Park AccessVideo of Davis Park AccessM-13 Cass River Boat Launch

Bridgeport Township

6210 McKinley Road, Bridgeport, behind the Bridgeport Township Governmental Center, north side of river

Type: Universally accessible floating dock system with paved walkway

Parking: Paved parking lot with 2 handicapped and 8 regular spaces

Parking Address: 6210 McKinley Road, Bridgeport, MI

Facilities: Pavilion with picnic tables, grills, & playground. Restrooms available at the Township Governemental Center, short walk to downtown Bridgeport.

*Davis Park is close to the Historic Village in Bridgeport, the Historic Bridge and a walking trail.

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Spaulding Townshp

4400 M-13 (East Road), Saginaw, north side of River

Type: Paved Boat Launch

Parking: Sizable for vehicle/trailer parking

Parking Address: 4400 East Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601

Facilities: No amenities on site

*This access site is an entrance way into the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and Shiawassee and Saginaw Rivers.

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