Hanson Canal Paddling Trail

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NEARBY CITIES:

Franklin, Centerville, Jeanerette, Charenton, Baldwin,

MILEAGE:

Approximately 9 or 10 miles (depending on takeout point)

TYPE OF TRAIL:

Linear route: shuttle service may be required.

SKILL LEVEL:

Beginner

DIFFICULTY:

Easy

APPROXIMATE PADDLING TIME:

5 hours

USUAL CURRENT:

0 to 2 miles per hour

NOTES & PRECAUTIONS:

May through September can be very hot! Bring sunscreen, plenty of water and bug spray.

ACCESS:

• Fairfax Foster Bailey Boat Launch - From Highway 90, take the Franklin Exit #3211. Turn onto Northwest Boulevard. At the four-way stop, take a right onto Chatsworth. After you cross the bridge, take an immediate right onto Willow Street. Take the first right to the Fairfax Foster Bailey Memorial Boat Launch, located under the overpass.
  
  GPS: N29 47' 02.0" W-91 31' 28.0"
• Bayou Teche Boat Launch – From Hwy 90, take Franklin Exit # 3211. Turn onto Northwest Blvd. At the light, take a right onto Hwy 182. At the cemetery, the road will fork; stay to the right. Turn left onto Adams, Jackson or Commercial Street. Turn right onto Teche Drive. The boat launch is on the corner of Willow Street and Teche Drive.
  
  GPS: N29 47' 31.0" W-91 29' 57.0"
• Roseville Street Boat Launch – From Hwy 90, take the Franklin Exit # 3211. Turn onto Northwest Blvd. At the light, take a right onto Hwy 182. At the cemetery, the road will fork; stay to the right.  Turn left onto Roseville Street, located just past the cemetery on the left. The landing is behind the cemetery.
  
  GPS: N29 47' 58.0" W-91 29' 51.5"

POINTS OF INTEREST:

1. Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 10816 A Hwy 182, Franklin, (337) 853-1078
2. St. Mary Parish Courthouse, Main Street, Franklin, (337) 828-4100
3. Franklin Historic District/Franklin Main Street
4. Young-Sanders Center, 104 Commercial Street, (337) 413-1861