North Overlook
North Overlook sits at 1,201 feet along the Great River Road, facing east (90°), with land dropping 564 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. The orientation looks directly toward sunrise, which occurs at 05:24 at the June solstice, 06:53 to 07:10 near the equinoxes, and 07:38 at the December solstice.
East Overlook is visible 1.0 mile to the southeast at 1,217 feet. Farther out, a cluster of natural areas and parks lies to the east and northeast between 5.1 and 6.8 miles, including Holland Sand Prairie State Natural Area, New Amsterdam Grasslands, a Visitor Center, Remington Hills Park, Countryside Park, Whispering Pines Park, Van Loon State Public Hunting Grounds, Stephenson Farmstead Park, and Halfway Creek Park, all at elevations between 655 and 726 feet.
Onalaska lies 9.2 miles east-southeast, La Crosse 11.8 miles southeast, and Winona 14.0 miles west-northwest. King's Bluff Overlook precedes this stop along the route, with South Overlook next.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- East Overlook1,217 ftsoutheast · 1.0 mi
- Holland Sand Prairie State Natural Area726 fteast-northeast · 5.1 mi
- New Amsterdam Grasslands714 fteast-northeast · 5.7 mi
- Visitor Center666 fteast-southeast · 5.7 mi
- Remington Hills Park713 fteast · 5.8 mi
- Countryside Park720 fteast · 5.9 mi
- Whispering Pines Park717 fteast-northeast · 6.1 mi
- Van Loon State Public Hunting Grounds655 ftnortheast · 6.2 mi
- Stephenson Farmstead Park717 ftnortheast · 6.6 mi
- Halfway Creek Park714 fteast · 6.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 19:18 | 18:40 |
| June solstice | 05:24 | 20:53 | 20:08 |
| September equinox | 06:53 | 19:05 | 18:27 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 16:31 | 15:44 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Onalaska9.2 mi east-southeast
- La Crosse11.8 mi southeast
- Winona14.0 mi west-northwest
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How high is North Overlook?
North Overlook sits at about 1,201 feet (366 m).
What can you see from North Overlook?
From North Overlook: East Overlook (SE, 1.0 mi); Holland Sand Prairie State Natural Area (ENE, 5.1 mi); New Amsterdam Grasslands (ENE, 5.7 mi); Visitor Center (ESE, 5.7 mi).
Is North Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from North Overlook toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to North Overlook?
Onalaska, 9.2 miles ESE of North Overlook.
What is the next lookout after North Overlook?
South Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after North Overlook.
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