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Observation Tower

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Observation Tower — direction of view not recorded. Terrain at true elevation.
Access
0.4 mi detour
Elevation
64 ft
Relief
5 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Observation Tower, Alachua County, Florida
Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Observation Tower, Alachua County, Florida
Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Alachua County, Florida
Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Alachua County, Florida
Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Alachua County, Florida
Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Alachua County, Florida
Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:3419:4119:10
June solstice06:3020:3319:58
September equinox07:1819:2718:56
December solstice07:2117:3516:59

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

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Gainesville7.4 mi north-northwest
  • Ocala26.6 mi south-southeast
  • Middleburg44.2 mi northeast
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How high is Observation Tower?

Observation Tower sits at about 64 feet (19 m).

What is the nearest town to Observation Tower?

Gainesville, 7.4 miles NNW of Observation Tower.

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A scenic overlook on Old Florida Heritage, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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