Gilbertson Park Canoe Access West
About
Gilbertson Park Canoe Access West is a boat launch in northeast Iowa, about half a mile from the town of Elgin. It serves as a put-in and take-out point for canoes and other paddle craft. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for time on the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Postville show highs around 79°F in June and about 74°F in September, with September lows near 49°F. Paddlers looking to extend a trip can head to the Turkey River Water Trail, about 8.5 miles away, or Roberts Creek, roughly 9 miles out. For time off the water, the Upper Lima hike lies about 8 miles away, and anglers can try the Volga River, around 9 miles from the launch.
Location
Elgin
Iowa
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–83°F and lows of 37–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Postville, IA weather station, 9.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan26° high7° low
- Feb30° high10° low
- Mar43° high22° low
- Apr58° high34° low
- May69° high47° low
- Jun79° high58° low
- Jul83° high61° low
- Aug81° high58° low
- Sep74° high49° low
- Oct61° high37° low
- Nov45° high26° low
- Dec31° high14° low
Nearby
- Upper LimaHiking7.8 mi
- Turkey River Water TrailCanoeing8.5 mi
- LimaHiking8.8 mi
- Volga RiverRiver fishing9.1 mi
- DepotHiking9.1 mi
- Lower LimaHiking9.1 mi
- PrairieHiking9.2 mi
- Roberts CreekCanoeing9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
