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Forks Canoe Launch

Michigan

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Forks Canoe Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 6 miles from the town of South Boardman. It serves as a put-in for paddlers heading out on the water in this part of the state. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 55°F, while June and August run only slightly cooler. Several trails sit close by. Muncie Lakes Pathway is under a mile away, and Muncie Lake Pathway #5-#6 and #6-#7 are each about 1.7 miles off. Paddlers looking for more water can head to the Boardman River, roughly 7 miles away.

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Location

Traverse City

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 67–81°F and lows of 41–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the S Boardman 2w, MI weather station, 4.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan27° high13° low
  2. Feb30° high12° low
  3. Mar41° high19° low
  4. Apr54° high31° low
  5. May67° high41° low
  6. Jun77° high51° low
  7. Jul81° high55° low
  8. Aug79° high54° low
  9. Sep71° high48° low
  10. Oct57° high38° low
  11. Nov44° high29° low
  12. Dec32° high19° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
South Boardman, Michigan · 6.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Forks Canoe Launch

Best months: May–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

    27° / 13°

  2. Feb

    30° / 12°

  3. Mar

    41° / 19°

  4. Apr

    54° / 31°

  5. May

    67° / 41°

  6. Jun

    77° / 51°

  7. Jul

    81° / 55°

  8. Aug

    79° / 54°

  9. Sep

    71° / 48°

  10. Oct

    57° / 38°

  11. Nov

    44° / 29°

  12. Dec

    32° / 19°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at S Boardman 2w, MI, 4.4 mi away at 1,046 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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