Wikdal Memorial Boat Launch Beach
About
Wikdal Memorial Boat Launch Beach is a public lake beach in Wisconsin, about 0.7 miles from the town of Washburn. It shares its name with a boat launch, and it is a simple spot for a lakeside stop close to town. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 78°F with lows near 56°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Ashland. June and August are close behind. The Washburn Ranger District sits just 0.8 miles away and offers lake fishing. The Nglvc Boardwalk South Loop and North Loop hikes are a little over 6 miles out. In winter, cross-country skiers can head about 7 miles to The Buzz.
Location
Wikdal Memorial Boat Launch Beach
Wisconsin
Data: US EPA BEACON (Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification). Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–78°F and lows of 40–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ashland 3s, WI weather station, 7.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan21° high4° low
- Feb26° high7° low
- Mar37° high18° low
- Apr49° high29° low
- May63° high40° low
- Jun73° high50° low
- Jul78° high56° low
- Aug77° high55° low
- Sep69° high47° low
- Oct55° high35° low
- Nov39° high24° low
- Dec27° high12° low
Nearby
- Washburn Ranger DistrictLake fishing0.8 mi
- Nglvc Boardwalk South LoopHiking6.3 mi
- NGLVC BOARDWALK NORTH LOOP SNOHiking6.4 mi
- The BuzzCross-country skiing7.2 mi
- Raven TrailCross-country skiing7.2 mi
- Deer PathCross-country skiing7.2 mi
- SeagullCross-country skiing7.5 mi
- Swiss MissCross-country skiing7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
