Bradford Lake Boat Launch
About
Bradford Lake Boat Launch is a boat launch on Bradford Lake in northern Michigan, on land managed by Hartwick Pines State Park. The nearest town is Lakes of the North, about 10 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to get on the water. Typical July highs reach about 78°F with lows near 56°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Gaylord. June and August are similar, with highs in the mid-70s. Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 8 miles away, and the Au Sable River Trail is a little farther. In winter, cross-country ski routes such as Snowmaking Loop and Lil Coaster lie about 5 miles from the launch.
Launch Details
Managed by
Hartwick Pines State Park
Location
Frederic
Michigan
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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 42–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Gaylord 9ssw, MI weather station, 3.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan25° high12° low
- Feb28° high12° low
- Mar38° high19° low
- Apr51° high31° low
- May65° high42° low
- Jun74° high52° low
- Jul78° high56° low
- Aug77° high55° low
- Sep69° high48° low
- Oct55° high37° low
- Nov41° high28° low
- Dec30° high19° low
Nearby
- Snowmaking LoopCross-country skiing5.1 mi
- Lil CoasterCross-country skiing5.2 mi
- RidgeCross-country skiing5.2 mi
- PancakeCross-country skiing5.2 mi
- Green TrailCross-country skiing5.3 mi
- ValleyCross-country skiing5.3 mi
- Hartwick Pines State Park CampgroundCamping8.4 mi
- Au Sable River TrailHiking8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
