Meteorology Observation Deck
The Meteorology Observation Deck sits along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail at an elevation of 303 feet, facing due north. The terrain drops 58 feet over the next 600 meters from the overlook. Sheldon Beach Park lies within view to the northeast, 0.3 miles away at 267 feet elevation. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year, with sunrise at 05:26 and sunset at 20:51 around the June solstice, and sunrise at 07:37 and sunset at 16:33 around the December solstice; the equinoxes fall between these extremes. The nearest towns are Cicero, 28.6 miles to the southeast, followed by Salina at 30.4 miles and Syracuse at 34.3 miles, both also to the southeast. A paid viewfinder is located at the previous lookout along the route.

What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Sheldon Beach Park267 ftnortheast · 0.3 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 19:19 | 18:41 |
| June solstice | 05:26 | 20:51 | 20:08 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 19:05 | 18:28 |
| December solstice | 07:37 | 16:33 | 15:47 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Cicero28.6 mi southeast
- Salina30.4 mi southeast
- Syracuse34.3 mi southeast
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How high is Meteorology Observation Deck?
Meteorology Observation Deck sits at about 303 feet (92 m).
What can you see from Meteorology Observation Deck?
From Meteorology Observation Deck: Sheldon Beach Park (NE, 0.3 mi).
What is the nearest town to Meteorology Observation Deck?
Cicero, 29 miles SE of Meteorology Observation Deck.
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