Saginaw Valley Rail Trail Vision

The Saginaw Valley Rail Trail Covers 9.6 miles of abandoned rail Corridor in Saginaw County, stretching from St. Charles to Saginaw. It incorporates a number of natural features including: seven bridges over various rivers and creeks, the Shiawassee River State Game Area and many wetlands.

Designed for various Recreational uses, the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail provides:

  • Safe, quiet places for hiking, bicycling, jogging, rollerblading, walking, cross country skiing, horseback riding and nature study.
  • Safe, handicap accessible transportation for all ages.
    A linear, county park open to the public all year.
    A unique way of experiencing the landscape, without using fossil fuels or endangering the environment.
    Preservation of transportation corridors.
    Shelter and cover for wildlife
    Protection for rare plants
  • A sense of history, with old railroad relics and memories.
You Can Help Make our Vision a Reality
In order to convert our trail vision into reality, we need you to become a sponsor and/or a member of Friends of the Saginaw Valley Trail. As a sponsor or member you will receive newsletters that keep you informed of Friends’ activities, volunteer opportunities, and Trail News.

Please send your tax deductible donation to:
 Friends of Saginaw Valley Rail Trail 5821 Gratiot Saginaw, Michigan 48603
   
For further information, please call John Schmude , Director of Saginaw County Parks and Recreation at (989) 790-5280 or via e-mail at parks@saginawcounty.com (attention John Schmude ).
To contact us:
Friends of the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
P.O. Box 6455
Saginaw, MI 48608