- Elevation, modelled
- 179 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Exodus Hill370 m · 20.8 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:34local time
- Coordinates
- 44.6959, -86.1206
Platte Lake Public Access is a park in Michigan, at a modelled 179 m. Exodus Hill stands 370 m to the east-northeast, 21 miles off. The nearest named place is Birch Point Nature Preserve, a nature reserve 0.6 miles away. 23 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Access
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Platte Lake Public Access. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus Hill | ENE 76° | 370 m | 20.8 mi |
| Gallagher Hill | ENE 73° | 355 m | 20.1 mi |
| Champion Hill | SE 129° | 337 m | 5.8 mi |
| Varney Hill | ENE 65° | 337 m | 13.1 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | SSE 153° | 332 m | 13.3 mi |
| Twin Mountains | ESE 121° | 332 m | 18.6 mi |
| Warner Hill | ENE 69° | 331 m | 12.8 mi |
| Pierce Hill | ESE 103° | 322 m | 21.7 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- El Dorado Park: 2.4 mi
- Lake Township Park: 2.9 mi
- Zada Price Park: 3.5 mi
- Platte River Park: 4.6 mi
- Beulah Beach: 4.8 mi
Nature reserves: 53
- Birch Point Nature Preserve: 0.6 mi
- Embayment Lakes Nature Preserve: 1.8 mi
- Mt. Minnie Nature Preserve: 1.8 mi
- Sagaser Nature Preserve: 2.2 mi
- Medenbrook Nature Preserve: 3.4 mi
Peaks: 23
- Eden Hill: 4.1 mi
- Champion Hill: 5.8 mi
- Old Baldy Dune: 6.9 mi
- Tank Hill: 7.2 mi
- Elberta Bluffs: 7.6 mi
Museums: 17
- Benzie Area Historical Museum: 5.4 mi
- Empire Area Museum: 8.7 mi
- Beeman Barn: 8.7 mi
- Lake Ann Historical Society Museum: 13.5 mi
- Glen Haven Cannery Boathouse: 15.1 mi
Historic sites: 11
- Archibald Jones & Benzie County River Improvement Co. Marker: 4.4 mi
- City of Frankfort Welcome Ferry Sign: 6.3 mi
- Frankfort Iron Works: 7.4 mi
- Marquette's Death: 7.5 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 12.1 mi
Artworks: 11
- Stockade Labyrinth: 13.1 mi
- "Two Bears": 17.9 mi
- Frida Kahlo: 24.5 mi
- Boardman Serenade: 24.8 mi
- May You Always Know the Truth and See the Light Surrounding You: 24.8 mi
Beaches: 9
- Peterson Road Beach: 2.6 mi
- Chimney Corners Resort Beach: 4.3 mi
- Beulah Beach: 4.8 mi
- Congressional Summer Assembly Crystal Lake Beach: 6.5 mi
- Congressional Summer Assembly Lake Michigan Beach: 7.2 mi
Gardens: 6
- Glen Arbor Gardens: 15.3 mi
- Pollinator Garden: 23.5 mi
- Native Plant Garden: 23.5 mi
- Traverse City Community Garden: 23.5 mi
- Koeze Stable Garden: 23.6 mi
Lighthouses: 4
- Boathouse: 6.6 mi
- Fog Signal Building: 6.6 mi
- Pointe Betsie Lighthouse: 6.6 mi
- Frankfort North Breakwater Light: 7.9 mi
Attractions: 4
- The Cistern: 23.6 mi
- Rope Swing: 24.1 mi
- Suspendend Overlook: 24.5 mi
- World's Largest Cherry Pie - Pan: 24.5 mi
Springs: 3
- Marl Springs: 5.0 mi
- Dodge Spring: 12.6 mi
- Old Facefull: 19.6 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Empire Bluffs: 7.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Jacktown: 8.7 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Benzonia Roadside Park: 11.1 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Chuck Wagon: 12.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:49 | 19:18 | 19:57 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:49 | 21:34 |
| September equinox | 07:32 | 19:05 | 19:44 |
| December solstice | 08:19 | 16:19 | 17:07 |
Local time (America/Detroit).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 24 | 25 | 33 | 43 | 54 | 64 | 69 | 68 | 61 | 50 | 38 | 29 |
| Precip in | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Frankfort 2NE, 6 mi away.
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