Woodhawk (Lower)

Woodhawk (Lower) is a boat launch in Montana on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The nearest town is DY Junction, about 15 miles away. Typical averages from the Sand Creek, MT weather station, about 15 miles off, show a sharp seasonal swing. July is the warmest month, with highs around 86°F and lows near 56°F. August is close behind at about 84°F by day and 54°F at night. June runs milder, with highs near 75°F and lows around 50°F, and September is similar at about 74°F and 45°F. Spring and fall bring cooler conditions. May averages highs of 66°F with lows near 41°F, and October drops to about 59°F by day and 33°F overnight. Winter is cold, with January and December highs near 33°F and lows in the single digits to low teens. For mild to warm temperatures, the window from June through September offers the most comfortable range. Close by, the D-Y Trail is a hike about 2 miles from the launch.