Thorne Swift Preserve
About
Thorne Swift Preserve is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 6.4 miles from Harbor Springs. Summer is the most comfortable time for a beach visit. Typical July and August averages from a nearby weather station in Petoskey run to highs around 75°F and lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 20s. Several cross-country ski trails lie within about seven miles, including the Bob Ross Trail at 6.7 miles, Michty Me! at 7 miles and Tree Tops Trail at 7.1 miles. For hiking, the Iron Belle Trail is about 9 miles away.
Location
Thorne Swift Preserve
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 61–75°F and lows of 43–59°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Petoskey, MI weather station, 9.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan27° high15° low
- Feb28° high14° low
- Mar37° high20° low
- Apr48° high32° low
- May61° high43° low
- Jun70° high53° low
- Jul75° high59° low
- Aug75° high59° low
- Sep69° high51° low
- Oct56° high41° low
- Nov44° high32° low
- Dec34° high23° low
Nearby
- Bob Ross TrailCross-country skiing6.7 mi
- Michty Me!Cross-country skiing7 mi
- Tree Tops TrailCross-country skiing7.1 mi
- Swayze ExpressCross-country skiing7.2 mi
- Blue Bottle TrailCross-country skiing7.8 mi
- Wester RossCross-country skiing7.8 mi
- Hedrick RoadCross-country skiing7.8 mi
- Iron Belle TrailHiking9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
