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.
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.
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.
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
