Old Sandy Boat Launch
About
Old Sandy Boat Launch is a boat launch in Sandy Bottom Park in Michigan, about a mile from the town of Dollar Bay. It is a simple put-in point, and its short distance from town makes it an easy stop for anyone bringing a boat to this part of the state. Summer is the most comfortable time to launch. Typical July averages at a nearby weather station reach about 75°F in the afternoon and dip to about 55°F at night, while winter months stay well below freezing, with January highs around 22°F. The surrounding area offers more to do on foot and on skis. North Boardwalk and South Boardwalk, both hiking routes, sit about 1.3 miles away, so a short walk can round out a day on the water. In colder months, the Chassell Fitness Trail, roughly 6 miles off, offers cross-country skiing.
Location
Hancock
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 61–75°F and lows of 40–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI weather station, 3.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan22° high10° low
- Feb25° high9° low
- Mar34° high17° low
- Apr46° high29° low
- May61° high40° low
- Jun71° high49° low
- Jul75° high55° low
- Aug74° high54° low
- Sep66° high47° low
- Oct51° high36° low
- Nov38° high26° low
- Dec28° high16° low
Where it is
- Sandy Bottom Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Dollar Bay, Michigan · 1 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- North BoardwalkHiking1.3 mi
- South BoardwalkHiking1.3 mi
- Chassell Fitness TrailCross-country skiing5.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
