Sherman Lake
About
Sherman Lake is a boat launch in Maine, about 4 miles from the town of Damariscotta. It serves as an access point for getting a boat onto the lake. Summer is the most comfortable time to head out. Typical July highs reach about 78°F with lows near 60°F, and September still averages highs around 69°F, based on long-term averages from a nearby weather station in Newcastle. Winters are cold, with January highs near 30°F. Several trails and climbing spots sit within a few miles of the launch. Ravine Trail is about 2 miles away, as is Indian Trail. Dodge Point, a climbing area, is a little over 2 miles off, and Shore Trail is about 2.4 miles from the lake.
Location
Newcastle
Maine
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–78°F and lows of 45–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newcastle, ME weather station, 3.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan30° high15° low10 days with snow
- Feb33° high17° low8 days with snow
- Mar41° high25° low7 days with snow
- Apr53° high35° low2 days with snow
- May65° high45° low
- Jun73° high54° low
- Jul78° high60° low
- Aug77° high59° low
- Sep69° high52° low
- Oct57° high42° low
- Nov46° high32° low3 days with snow
- Dec36° high22° low7 days with snow
Nearby
- Ravine TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Indian TrailHiking2 mi
- Timber TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Dodge PointRock climbing2.3 mi
- Shore TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Cross Country TrailsHiking3.5 mi
- Birch Point BoulderRock climbing4.2 mi
- Tracy Shore BoulderRock climbing9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
