The Saginaw River is a 22.4-mile-long river in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is formed by the confluence of the Tittabawassee and Shiawassee rivers southwest of Saginaw. It flows northward into the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron, passing through Bay City, which developed around it in the 19th century.
The Saginaw River trail extends 22.4 miles (35.43 km) from the confluence of Tittabawassee and Shiawassee rivers to Saginaw Bay, with an elevation of 175.6 feet. This historic waterway features multiple access points, abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, and connects the cities of Saginaw and Bay City through a navigable channel that played a crucial role in Michigan's lumber industry.