Wilderness State Park-East of the Beach
About
Wilderness State Park-East of the Beach is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 6 miles from Mackinaw City. It is a straightforward stop for a day at the water, with no trail or climb to plan around. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 75°F with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Several other outings sit within about 10 miles. The North Central State Trail is about 7 miles away, and the Gros Cap Bine (Grouse) Loop is about 9 miles off. Anglers can head to the East Zone, and the Silver Mountain Hike & Bike Trail is roughly 10 miles away.
Location
Wilderness State Park-East of the Beach
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 42–59°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the St Ignace Mackinac Br, MI weather station, 9.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan26° high14° low
- Feb29° high14° low
- Mar36° high20° low
- Apr48° high31° low
- May61° high42° low
- Jun71° high52° low
- Jul75° high59° low
- Aug75° high59° low
- Sep69° high53° low
- Oct56° high42° low
- Nov43° high32° low
- Dec33° high23° low
Nearby
- North Central State TrailHiking7 mi
- GROS CAP BINE (GROUSE) LOOPHiking8.7 mi
- East ZoneLake fishing8.8 mi
- Gros Cap - Waabooz (Rabbit)Hiking9 mi
- Silver Mountain Hike & Bike TrailHiking9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
