Are dogs allowed on Saginaw Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Saginaw Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Saginaw Trail?

No, Saginaw Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Saginaw Trail?

Saginaw Trail is rated easy. It is 0.9 miles long with 131 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Saginaw Trail suitable for kids?

Yes, Saginaw Trail is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

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EasyOut and Back

Degray Lake Resort State Park/Arkansas

Saginaw Trail

Bismarck, Arkansas

0.9 mi

Distance

131 ft

Elev. Gain

19m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

lumbermen used an old narrow-gauge railroad bed to travel the Saginaw Trail. The trail goes from the campground dump station to the lake.

From Wikipedia

Saginaw Trail is the collective name for a set of connected roads in Southeast and Central Michigan that runs from Detroit to Saginaw through Pontiac and Flint that was originally a tribal foot trail. To drive it today, drivers would follow: M-1 from Detroit to Birmingham; Old Woodward Avenue through Birmingham; M-1 from Birmingham to Pontiac; Bus. US 24 into downtown Pontiac; Former routing of Saginaw Street through downtown within the Woodward Avenue Loop; Bus. US 24 north of the Woodward Avenue Loop; US 24 north of Pontiac to Clarkston; Dixie Highway, a set of various county roads that were previously US 10 from Clarkston to near Grand Blanc; Saginaw Road and Saginaw Street through Grand Blanc, Burton, and Flint to north of Mount Morris; M-54 from north of Mount Morris near Clio to the Genesee–Saginaw County line; Dixie Highway and Genesee Avenue into Saginaw.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:140 ft

Max:163 ft

40 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.