Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch
About
Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch is a boat launch in northern Michigan, managed by Hartwick 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. A nearby weather station records typical highs around 78°F in July, with lows in the mid-50s, and September stays mild with highs near 69°F. Winters are cold, with typical January highs in the mid-20s. Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 8 miles away, and the Au Sable River Trail is just beyond it. In winter, the Snowmaking Loop and Lil Coaster cross-country ski trails are a little under 5 miles from the launch.
Launch Details
Managed by
Hartwick 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, 3.8 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 skiing4.7 mi
- Lil CoasterCross-country skiing4.8 mi
- RidgeCross-country skiing4.8 mi
- PancakeCross-country skiing4.9 mi
- Green TrailCross-country skiing4.9 mi
- ValleyCross-country skiing4.9 mi
- Hartwick Pines State Park CampgroundCamping7.9 mi
- Au Sable River TrailHiking8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
