Ellis Bay Access
About
Ellis Bay Access is a boat launch in Missouri, about 1.6 miles from the town of West Alton. It gives boaters a put-in on the water close to town, and its location makes it an easy stop for anyone already in the West Alton area. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to head out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Alton, Illinois, put May highs around 75°F and September highs around 80°F, with July peaking near 87°F. For a change of pace on land, River's Edge Trail is about 4.6 miles away and offers a hiking option for those who want to stretch their legs before or after a day on the water.
Location
West Alton
Missouri
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–84°F and lows of 45–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Alton - Melvin Price L&D, IL weather station, 1.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan39° high22° low
- Feb44° high25° low
- Mar53° high35° low
- Apr66° high45° low
- May75° high56° low
- Jun84° high66° low
- Jul87° high69° low
- Aug86° high67° low
- Sep80° high60° low
- Oct68° high48° low
- Nov54° high37° low
- Dec44° high27° low
Nearby
- River's Edge TrailHiking4.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
