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Canoe / Kayak Launch

Michigan

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Canoe / Kayak Launch is a boat launch in Central Park in Michigan, about 0.1 mile from the town of Milford. It gives paddlers a put-in for canoes and kayaks right at the edge of town. Summer is the most comfortable time to get on the water, with typical July highs around 82°F and lows near 60°F based on averages from a nearby weather station. September stays mild, typically reaching the mid-70s. The surrounding area offers more ways to spend the day outdoors. The Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike lies about 2.2 miles away, and the New C-Loop Route for cross-country skiing is roughly 2.9 miles out. Mountain bikers can head to the Yellow Trail about 6.8 miles away, and paddlers looking for a longer outing can try the Huron River, about 8.4 miles off.

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Location

Milford

Michigan

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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 61–82°F and lows of 40–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Milford Gm Proving Ground, MI weather station, 4.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan31° high15° low
  2. Feb34° high15° low
  3. Mar45° high24° low
  4. Apr58° high35° low
  5. May70° high46° low
  6. Jun78° high56° low
  7. Jul82° high60° low
  8. Aug80° high58° low
  9. Sep74° high51° low
  10. Oct61° high40° low
  11. Nov47° high29° low
  12. Dec36° high21° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Central Park · Public land
Nearest town
Milford, Michigan · 0.1 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Canoe / Kayak Launch

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    31° / 15°

  2. Feb

    34° / 15°

  3. Mar

    45° / 24°

  4. Apr

    58° / 35°

  5. May

    70° / 46°

  6. Jun

    78° / 56°

  7. Jul

    82° / 60°

  8. Aug

    80° / 58°

  9. Sep

    74° / 51°

  10. Oct

    61° / 40°

  11. Nov

    47° / 29°

  12. Dec

    36° / 21°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Milford Gm Proving Ground, MI, 4.2 mi away at 970 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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