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Hayward Landing

Wisconsin

About

Hayward Landing is a boat launch in the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway in Wisconsin, about 0.2 miles from the town of Hayward. It serves as a put-in point on the river, and its location right next to town makes it an easy stop for anyone already in Hayward. Summer is the most comfortable time to get on the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 56°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. The surrounding area is also a hub for cross-country skiing. The Birkebeiner Trail is about 0.8 miles away, and the Hospital Trails, Lakeview Loop and Buckthorn Loop are all within about 2 miles.

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Location

Hayward

Wisconsin

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When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 69–82°F and lows of 42–56°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hayward Rs, WI weather station, 0.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

Jan24° high3° low8 days with snow
Feb30° high6° low7 days with snow
Mar42° high18° low5 days with snow
Apr56° high30° low2 days with snow
May69° high42° low
Jun78° high52° low
Jul82° high56° low
Aug79° high54° low
Sep72° high47° low
Oct57° high35° low1 days with snow
Nov41° high23° low5 days with snow
Dec29° high11° low8 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway · National Park Service

Nearest town: Hayward, Wisconsin · 0.2 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway as of Oct 9, 2026:

Increased Bear Activity in the Riverway
Information · posted Sep 15, 2026
North Parking Lot at Osceola Landing to Close for Bridge Construction
Park Closure · posted Sep 11, 2026

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Birkebeiner TrailCross-country skiing0.8 mi
Hospital TrailsCross-country skiing1.8 mi
Lakeview LoopCross-country skiing1.8 mi
Buckthorn LoopCross-country skiing1.8 mi
Pine LoopCross-country skiing2 mi
Clearcut LoopCross-country skiing2.2 mi
Hilly LoopCross-country skiing2.4 mi

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)