Torch Lake Nature Preserve
Torch Lake Nature Preserve is a nature reserve in Michigan, at a modelled elevation of 223 m. Deadmans Hill stands 393 m to the east, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Golden-Days Loon Nature Sanctuary, a nature reserve 2.1 miles away. 18 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
How to reach it
Named places within 25 miles
- Golden-Days Loon Nature Sanctuary: 2.1 mi
- Loon Nursery: 2.4 mi
- Cedar River Natural Area: 6.0 mi
- Kewadin Wetlands Nature Sanctuary: 6.6 mi
- Torch Bay Beach: 6.6 mi
- Torch Lake Public Water Acces Site: 2.2 mi
- Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area: 2.4 mi
- Mohrmann Natural Area: 3.9 mi
- Richardi Park: 4.0 mi
- Openo Park and Boat Launch: 4.2 mi
- Stone Circle: 3.5 mi
- Hugh J. Gray Cairn: 4.9 mi
- Hessler Log Cabin: 9.6 mi
- Double Jump: 11.2 mi
- Interpretive Display: 12.7 mi
- Old Baldy: 2.1 mi
- Dingle Hill: 4.6 mi
- Dingle Hill: 4.9 mi
- Bunker Hill: 7.1 mi
- Mount Bundy: 11.1 mi
- 45th Parallel Signpost: 3.3 mi
- Bellaire Veteran's Memorial: 4.3 mi
- Alden Lighthouse: 8.3 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 8.4 mi
- Elk Rapids Iron Company Furnace Ruin: 9.1 mi
- Richardi Park Beach: 4.0 mi
- Public Access: 7.7 mi
- Public Access: 8.0 mi
- Public Access: 8.1 mi
- Archie Valleau Landing: 8.2 mi
- Bellaire Area Historical Society and Museum: 4.0 mi
- Alden Depot Museum: 8.4 mi
- Elk Rapids Area Historical Museum: 9.6 mi
- Guntzviller's Taxidermy and Spirit of the Woods Museum: 11.2 mi
- Mancelona Area Historical Society Museum: 12.8 mi
- Spencer Creek Rain Garden: 8.3 mi
- Arrowhead Garden: Iva's North: 9.1 mi
- Archangel Gabriel Community Garden: 17.7 mi
- Challengers Island Garden: 23.1 mi
- Salvation Army Daycare Garden: 23.1 mi
- Grand Traverse Lighthouse: 19.4 mi
- Charlevoix South Pier Light: 22.1 mi
- Steak Ride: 22.8 mi
- Deward: 25.0 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Torch Lake Nature Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadmans Hill | E 80° | 393 m | 17.2 mi |
| Mount Bundy | E 100° | 347 m | 11.1 mi |
| Boyne Mountain | ENE 57° | 344 m | 20.1 mi |
| Richardson Hill | NE 37° | 331 m | 15.4 mi |
| Fouch Hill | WSW 240° | 321 m | 24.3 mi |
| Hickory Hill | SW 230° | 301 m | 24.5 mi |
| Avalanche Mountain | NE 44° | 293 m | 19.1 mi |
| Morgan Hill | SW 230° | 293 m | 24.1 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:45 | 19:15 | 19:54 |
| June solstice | 05:55 | 20:47 | 21:32 |
| September equinox | 07:29 | 19:02 | 19:41 |
| December solstice | 08:17 | 16:14 | 17:03 |
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 | 23 | 31 | 42 | 54 | 64 | 69 | 68 | 61 | 50 | 39 | 30 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — OLD Mission 3ssw, 13 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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