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Glacial Esker Nature Preserve - Glacial Esker

Indiana

About

Glacial Esker Nature Preserve is a state-managed natural area in northeastern Indiana, about 4.7 miles from the town of Merriam. It is overseen by State Park and Recreation, and the protected land takes its name from the glacial esker for which it was set aside. For comfortable weather, plan a visit for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Garrett, Indiana weather station put May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, while January highs average near freezing. The preserve pairs well with other outings close by. The 1 and 6 hike sits just 0.3 miles away. Paddlers can head to the South Branch Elkhart River, about 4.8 miles off, or the Blue River, roughly 6.7 miles away.

Park size

622 acres

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Location

Glacial Esker Nature Preserve - Glacial Esker

Indiana

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–84°F and lows of 37–62°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Garrett, IN weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan32° high17° low
  2. Feb35° high19° low
  3. Mar46° high27° low
  4. Apr60° high37° low
  5. May71° high49° low
  6. Jun80° high59° low
  7. Jul84° high62° low
  8. Aug82° high60° low
  9. Sep76° high52° low
  10. Oct63° high41° low
  11. Nov48° high31° low
  12. Dec37° high23° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Glacial Esker Nature Preserve - Glacial Esker · Public land
Nearest town
Merriam, Indiana · 4.7 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Glacial Esker Nature Preserve - Glacial Esker

Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    32° / 17°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    35° / 19°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 27°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 37°

    12 wet

  5. May

    71° / 49°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 59°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 62°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 60°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 52°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 41°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 31°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    37° / 23°

    12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Garrett, IN, 12.5 mi away at 880 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.