Old Mission - Center Road Natural Area
About
Old Mission - Center Road Natural Area is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 3 miles from Traverse City. It's a straightforward spot for a day at the water close to town. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. July and August typically reach highs around 80°F with lows near 59°F, based on long-term averages from a nearby weather station in Traverse City. For more to do in the area, the Boardman River offers canoeing about 9 miles away. Muncie Lake Pathway #6-#7 and Muncie Lake Pathway #5-#6 are hiking routes roughly 9.5 miles from the beach.
Location
Old Mission - Center Road Natural Area
Michigan
Data: US EPA BEACON (Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification). Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–81°F and lows of 43–59°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Traverse City Cherry Cptl Ap, MI weather station, 3.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan29° high17° low
- Feb31° high16° low
- Mar41° high23° low
- Apr54° high33° low
- May67° high43° low
- Jun77° high54° low
- Jul81° high59° low
- Aug80° high59° low
- Sep72° high52° low
- Oct59° high41° low
- Nov45° high32° low
- Dec35° high24° low
Nearby
- Boardman RiverCanoeing8.9 mi
- Muncie Lake Pathway #6-#7Hiking9.5 mi
- Muncie Lake Pathway #5-#6Hiking9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
