Schweitzer Creek Flowage Boat Launch
About
Schweitzer Creek Flowage Boat Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 3.5 miles from the town of Ishpeming. It gives boaters a starting point on the Schweitzer Creek Flowage. Summer is the most comfortable time to get out on the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ishpeming put July highs around 78°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The surrounding area draws climbers and skiers as well. Slugg's Bluff Roped and Slugg's Bluff Bouldering are both about 5 miles away, and Isabella is just under 6 miles. Deer Lake Trail, about 7 miles out, offers cross-country skiing in winter.
Location
Ishpeming
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 62–78°F and lows of 38–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ishpeming Wwtp, MI weather station, 5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan22° high6° low
- Feb25° high6° low
- Mar35° high12° low
- Apr47° high25° low
- May62° high38° low
- Jun72° high49° low
- Jul78° high53° low
- Aug76° high51° low
- Sep68° high44° low
- Oct53° high33° low
- Nov38° high23° low
- Dec27° high12° low
Nearby
- Slugg's Bluff RopedRock climbing5.2 mi
- SuicideRock climbing5.2 mi
- Slugg’s Bluff BoulderingRock climbing5.2 mi
- IsabellaRock climbing5.9 mi
- Deer Lake TrailCross-country skiing7 mi
- Green/Orange TrailCross-country skiing9.1 mi
- Green TrailCross-country skiing9.2 mi
- Orange TrailCross-country skiing9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
