Van Buren Trail State Park
About
Van Buren Trail State Park is a 5-acre state park in Michigan, about half a mile from the town of Hartford. It is managed by the state park agency, State Park and Recreation, and its small footprint makes it a compact stop rather than a destination for a full day. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 73°F in May and 76°F in September, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. Paddlers can extend a trip to the Paw Paw River Water Trail, about 1.4 miles away, or the South Branch Black River, roughly 9 miles off.
Park size
5 acres
Location
Van Buren Trail State Park
Michigan
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–85°F and lows of 40–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eau Claire 4 Ne, MI weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan33° high20° low
- Feb37° high22° low
- Mar48° high30° low
- Apr61° high40° low
- May73° high51° low
- Jun81° high60° low
- Jul85° high64° low
- Aug83° high63° low
- Sep76° high56° low
- Oct64° high45° low
- Nov49° high34° low
- Dec38° high25° low
Where it is
- Van Buren Trail State Park · State park
- Nearest town
- Hartford, Michigan · 0.5 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Van Buren Trail State Park
Best months: April–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.
Jan
33° / 20°
16 wet
Feb
37° / 22°
12 wet
Mar
48° / 30°
11 wet
Apr
61° / 40°
12 wet
May
73° / 51°
12 wet
Jun
81° / 60°
10 wet
Jul
85° / 64°
9 wet
Aug
83° / 63°
9 wet
Sep
76° / 56°
10 wet
Oct
64° / 45°
12 wet
Nov
49° / 34°
13 wet
Dec
38° / 25°
15 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eau Claire 4 Ne, MI, 14 mi away at 840 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
