Lower Wanapum Boat Launch
About
Lower Wanapum Boat Launch is a boat launch in Washington, managed by Grant County PUD. The nearest town is Beverly, about 3 miles away. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Smyrna run in the high 70s in May and climb to the low 90s in July and August, while winter highs typically sit around 40 degrees. Ridge Trail, a hike about 6 miles away, is the closest nearby outing. Climbers can head roughly 10 miles to Running Gear Death Wall, Fugs Wall and Echo Basin.
Launch Details
Managed by
Grant County PUD
Location
Beverly
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, 15 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
- Ridge TrailHiking6 mi
- Running Gear Death WallRock climbing9.6 mi
- Fugs WallRock climbing9.7 mi
- Echo BasinRock climbing9.8 mi
- Launch Pad, TheRock climbing10 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
