Frenchman Coulee Boat Launch
About
Frenchman Coulee Boat Launch is a boat launch in Washington, managed by Grant County PUD and located about 4 miles from the town of Vantage. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical highs reach the upper 70s in May and the low 80s in September, while July and August average in the low 90s, based on long-term averages from a nearby weather station at Smyrna. The launch sits within easy reach of several climbing areas. Running Gear Death Wall is about a mile away, with Echo Basin and Fugs Wall close behind. The Ridge Trail is a hiking option roughly 4 miles off.
Launch Details
Managed by
Grant County PUD
Location
Quincy
Washington
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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 67–84°F and lows of 39–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Smyrna, WA weather station, 19 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan40° high26° low
- Feb48° high28° low
- Mar58° high33° low
- Apr67° high39° low
- May77° high46° low
- Jun84° high54° low
- Jul93° high59° low
- Aug92° high58° low
- Sep82° high49° low
- Oct67° high38° low
- Nov50° high31° low
- Dec40° high26° low
Nearby
- Running Gear Death WallRock climbing1.2 mi
- Echo BasinRock climbing1.3 mi
- Fugs WallRock climbing1.5 mi
- Riverview PointRock climbing1.7 mi
- River View Point West AlcoveRock climbing1.7 mi
- Clearview CragRock climbing1.7 mi
- LeftRock climbing1.7 mi
- Ridge TrailHiking4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
