Jericho Boat Launch
About
Jericho Boat Launch is a boat launch in Massachusetts, about 1.5 miles from the town of Scituate. It's a straightforward put-in point for getting a boat on the water, and its location close to town makes it an easy stop for a day out. Summer is the warmest stretch for boating here. Typical averages from the nearby weather station in Hingham run to highs around 83°F in July, with September still near 74°F and slightly fewer wet days than spring. The surrounding area offers more than paddling and boating. Miller Wood, about 4.9 miles away, has mountain biking trails, and climbers can head to Knob Hill Wall at roughly 5.4 miles or Whitney Thayer Woods at about 5.6 miles. Paddlers looking for another outing can find the Great River Race canoe route about 6.3 miles away.
Location
Scituate
Massachusetts
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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 63–83°F and lows of 44–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hingham, MA weather station, 9.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan38° high22° low
- Feb40° high23° low
- Mar47° high29° low
- Apr58° high38° low
- May68° high48° low
- Jun77° high57° low
- Jul83° high63° low
- Aug82° high62° low
- Sep74° high55° low
- Oct63° high44° low
- Nov52° high35° low
- Dec43° high27° low
Where it is
- Jericho Boat Launch · Public land
- Nearest town
- Scituate, Massachusetts · 1.5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Miller WoodMountain biking4.9 mi
- Knob Hill WallRock climbing5.4 mi
- GonzoMountain biking5.5 mi
- Beer RunMountain biking5.5 mi
- Turtle BouldersRock climbing5.6 mi
- Whitney Thayer WoodsRock climbing5.6 mi
- Skyline WallRock climbing5.6 mi
- Great River RaceCanoeing6.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
