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Harbor overlook

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Harbor overlook — direction of view not recorded. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
254 ft
Relief
10 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Olcott, New York is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Newfane in Niagara County, New York, United States 14126. Most locals refer to it as Olcott Beach. It is a lakeside community which is home to the deepest harbor on Lake Ontario west of Rochester, NY. Olcott Light was
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Olcott is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Newfane in Niagara County, New York, United States 14126. Most locals refer to it as Olcott Beach. It is a lakeside community which is home to the deepest harbor on Lake Ontario west of Rochester, NY. Olcott Light was built on a
Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Rain over part of Lake Ontario as seen from Olcott Beach. Rain is liquid precipitation. On Earth, it is the condensation of atmospheric water vapor into drops heavy enough to fall, often making it to the surface. This condensation is very clear in the picture as dark bands stretching down to the sur
Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Olcott is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Newfane in Niagara County, New York, United States 14126. Most locals refer to it as Olcott Beach. It is a lakeside community which is home to the deepest harbor on Lake Ontario west of Rochester, NY. Olcott Light was built on a
Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Toronto as seen across lake Ontario from Olcott Beach, NY; evening 12th July EST.
Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Toronto as seen across lake Ontario from Olcott Beach, NY; evening 18th July EST.
Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:1919:2718:50
June solstice05:3521:0020:16
September equinox07:0319:1418:37
December solstice07:4516:4315:56

Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Niagara Falls24.7 mi southwest
  • Amherst25.2 mi south
  • Buffalo32.2 mi south-southwest
← Before it: Niagara Power VistaAfter it: Owen's Point →
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How high is Harbor overlook?

Harbor overlook sits at about 254 feet (78 m).

What is the nearest town to Harbor overlook?

Niagara Falls, 25 miles SW of Harbor overlook.

What is the next lookout after Harbor overlook?

Owen's Point is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Harbor overlook.

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A scenic overlook on Great Lakes Seaway Trail, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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