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Frankenmuth to Hoffmann Park

Beginner

6 Miles, 2-3 Hours

Universally Accessible Launch: Hoffmann Community Park

Start: Downtown Frankenmuth
Finish: Hoffmann Community Park, Bridgeport Township

This is a quiet segment of the Cass River water trail. Some stretches are slightly narrower and shallower than the previous sections. Dodging fallen trees, debris, and sand bars is more common on this stretch of river. However, portaging is not normally required. Beyer Road Bridge Launch is located 2 miles downstream of Frankenmuth and Hoffman Community Park, located just downstream of the Dixie Highway Bridge, is approximately 6 miles downstream of Frankenmuth. The area is primarily rural with some homes seen from the river, but there are also long stretches that have a nice riparian forest corridor. The river current is normally slow to moderate.

Camp Kiwanis is approximately ½ mile downstream of Beyer Road at 8655 Curtis Rd. It is a historic, rustic, and unique camping facility (primarily rustic lodges) on the Cass River. The Camp provides year-round camping opportunities to youth groups. Visit saginawkiwanisclub.org for more information.

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Downtown Frankenmuth AccessBeyer Road Bridge AccessHoffmann Community Park AccessVideo of Hoffmann Community Park Access

City of Frankenmuth

604 Gunzenhausen Street, Franknemuth; At Gunzehausen & Rosstal Streets, downtown of Main Street (M-83) Bridge and Rock Ramp, north side of the river

Type: Gravel ramp/walkway from the parking lot to the river, natural entrance into the river

Parking: Parking lot for 6 vehicles at Gunzenhausen & Rosstal Streets, north of the river: otherwise parallel parking on nearby streets

Parking Address: 604 Gunzenhausen Street, Franknemuth, MI 48734

Facilities: No facilities on site, but adjacent to downtown Frankenmuth with lodging, restaurants, and shopping within walking distance. Public restrooms at Visitor Center.

*This launch shaped with rocks offers paddlers unique views of downtown Frankenmuth and the rock ramp.

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  • Frankenmuth Rocks 17 Brian Chapman Photo Credit: Jon Cook
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Frankenmuth Township

6301 South Beyer Road; South side of river, 1/2 mile north of intersection of Beyer & Curtis Roads, Frankenmuth Township

Type: Wood steps from parking area to water’s edge

Parking: Gravel parking lot, limited 3-4 vehicles

Parking Address: 6301 South Beyer Road, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Facilities: Picnic tables, pedestrian historic bridge, scenic views of river, fishing from river banks

*Camp Kiwanis is approximately ½ mile downstream of Beyer Road at 8655 Curtis Rd. It is a historic, rustic, and unique camping facility (primarily rustic lodges) on the Cass River. The Camp provides year-round camping opportunities to youth groups. Visit saginawkiwanisclub.org for more information. 

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  • Beyer Road 24 Brian Chapman Photo Credit: Jon Cook
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Bridgeport Township

7072 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport; Northwest corner of Dixie Highway and the Cass River, Bridgeport Township

Type: Universally accessible floating dock system with paved walkway

Parking: Small gravel Parking lot for less than 10 vehicles

Parking Address: 7072 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, MI 48722

Facilities: Restroom

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