West Lake Boat Launch
About
West Lake Boat Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 1.4 miles from the town of Portage. It gives boaters a put-in on West Lake close to town. Summer is the warmest stretch for a day on the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 79°F in June and 83°F in July, with lows near 60°F. May and September are milder, with highs in the 70s. For time off the water, the Vicksburg Trail lies about 4.6 miles away and makes an easy add-on for a hike before or after launching.
Location
Portage
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 61–83°F and lows of 42–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl Ap, MI weather station, 3.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan31° high18° low
- Feb35° high19° low
- Mar46° high27° low
- Apr59° high38° low
- May70° high49° low
- Jun79° high58° low
- Jul83° high62° low
- Aug81° high60° low
- Sep74° high53° low
- Oct61° high42° low
- Nov48° high32° low
- Dec37° high24° low
Nearby
- Vicksburg TrailHiking4.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
