Fletcher Creek Nature Preserve
Fletcher Creek Nature Preserve is a nature reserve in Michigan, at a modelled elevation of 315 m. Briar Hill stands 517 m to the southeast, 9.9 miles off. The nearest named place is The Dixon's Memorial Park, a park 3.8 miles away. 25 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Mesick Schools
How to reach it
Named places within 25 miles
- The Dixon's Memorial Park: 3.8 mi
- Mesick Roadside Park: 3.8 mi
- Pearl Park: 6.1 mi
- Mish-A-Mish Park: 6.1 mi
- Lewis Memorial Kids Park: 6.2 mi
- Kohn Family Nature Preserve: 6.9 mi
- Lamb Road Natural Area: 11.1 mi
- Oliver Family Nature Preserve Trail: 13.2 mi
- Misty Acres: The Borwell Preserve: 13.3 mi
- Optimist Youth Foundation Cabin Property: 14.6 mi
- Twin Mountains: 5.1 mi
- Briar Hill: 8.7 mi
- North Hills: 9.0 mi
- Briar Hill: 9.9 mi
- Crystal Mountain: 10.2 mi
- "Two Bears": 10.5 mi
- Stockade Labyrinth: 10.6 mi
- Frida Kahlo: 19.5 mi
- Boardman Serenade: 20.1 mi
- May You Always Know the Truth and See the Light Surrounding You: 20.1 mi
- Woodworking Building & Train Depot: 5.1 mi
- Old-Time Necessities Building: 5.2 mi
- Toy Box & Post Office: 5.2 mi
- Print Shop & Barber Shop: 5.2 mi
- Webber Barn: 5.2 mi
- Rope Swing: 16.1 mi
- Suspendend Overlook: 17.8 mi
- World's Largest Cherry Pie - Pan: 19.6 mi
- The Cistern: 20.3 mi
- S-Curve: 22.3 mi
- Kingsley Veterans Memorial: 14.7 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 18.1 mi
- Northrup Grave: 19.9 mi
- Gravesite of Traverse Colantha Walker: 19.9 mi
- Archibald Jones & Benzie County River Improvement Co. Marker: 20.1 mi
- Healy Lake Beach: 10.3 mi
- Beulah Beach: 17.8 mi
- Crystal Lake Swimming Area: 20.0 mi
- West End Beach: 21.5 mi
- Peterson Road Beach: 22.9 mi
- Traverse City Community Garden: 19.9 mi
- Pollinator Garden: 19.9 mi
- Native Plant Garden: 19.9 mi
- Secret Garden: 19.9 mi
- Koeze Stable Garden: 19.9 mi
- Chuck Wagon: 17.5 mi
- Peterson Bridge North Day Use and Boat Launch Area: 19.2 mi
- Udell Rollways Recreation Area: 20.7 mi
- Old Facefull: 22.3 mi
- Marl Springs: 23.0 mi
- Dodge Spring: 24.7 mi
- Benzonia Roadside Park: 15.5 mi
- Jacktown: 22.5 mi
- Frankfort North Breakwater Light: 24.5 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Fletcher Creek Nature Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill | SE 143° | 517 m | 9.9 mi |
| Caberfae Peak | SSE 166° | 452 m | 17.3 mi |
| Briar Hill | SE 132° | 410 m | 8.7 mi |
| Exodus Hill | NNE 13° | 370 m | 20.2 mi |
| Gallagher Hill | N 10° | 355 m | 20.9 mi |
| Champion Hill | NW 315° | 337 m | 15.8 mi |
| Varney Hill | N 349° | 337 m | 20.8 mi |
| Twin Mountains | N 1° | 332 m | 5.1 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:47 | 19:17 | 19:56 |
| June solstice | 05:59 | 20:47 | 21:32 |
| September equinox | 07:31 | 19:04 | 19:43 |
| December solstice | 08:17 | 16:19 | 17:07 |
Local time (America/Detroit).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 23 | 24 | 32 | 44 | 55 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 50 | 38 | 28 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Beulah 7ssw, 17 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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- Cadillac · 25 mi
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