Vassar Rail Trail

Michigan

5 Reviews

The Vassar Rail Trail weaves through the small community of Vassar, Michigan. The trail segment built on a former railroad corridor is located on the western bank of the Cass River and is perhaps the most scenic stretch. At the end of S. Cass Avenue, the Townsend North Pavilion and park offers a pleasant place to relax.

West of the park, the trail courses mildly uphill through the woods to a neighborhood near active railroad tracks. To the east, the trail crosses the E. Huron Avenue/State Route 15 bridge over the Cass River before running south along S. Water Street and Proctor Street to a local supermarket.

Parking and Trail Access

Parking for the Vassar Rail Trail is available at the southern end of S. Cass Avenue.

I like the side of the trail that's east of the Cass river the best. More trees and wildlife. But it's a cool walk overall

December 2021 kjenkins8184

I like the side of the trail that's east of the Cass river the best. More trees and wildlife. But it's a cool walk overall

my hometown trail

November 2021 mhemingway020

I enjoy the trail, you will most likely see deer. Many places to begin. Very pretty and a nice small town atmosphere. I like to combine this trail with side streets. Nice all year round

Beautiful and full of wildlife

November 2016 morgane1216

I run this trail because I live walking distance to it. I've ran across many little critters and even a small herd of deer that I almost ran right into! Haha.
Beautiful trail, especially in the fall. Colors every where. The trail even has mile markers painted on it so I know how far I've gone. There are 2 parks in it's span, benches along it, and bathrooms to the front.

Beautiful Walk

May 2016 tdekett

I see the poor review due to construction and the issue of no parking. It was because during the construction, the immediate parking area was used for the materials to rebuild the bridge. Don't let the poor review stop you from taking this walk. The parking area (not paved) is now free of construction materials. The most scenic part of the walk is one block south of Huron St on the West side of the river. There is a paved path that goes along side the river and is a lovely section to walk. Enjoy!