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Reno south prairie

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Looking west from Reno south prairie. Terrain at true elevation.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
888 ft
View
West · 270°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
263 ft drop
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 18.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Wisconsin taken during ISS Expedition 26.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 30.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 37.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 37.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
CP 1401 leads the business train into the curve at Reno, Minn, on the Marquette Sub.
chief_huddleston · CC BY 2.0 · source

Light

This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:0919:1818:40
June solstice05:2520:5120:07
September equinox06:5319:0418:27
December solstice07:3616:3215:45

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

Where it is

  • La Crosse16.0 mi north
  • Onalaska20.9 mi north
  • Winona37.0 mi north-northwest
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How high is Reno south prairie?

Reno south prairie sits at about 888 feet (271 m).

Is Reno south prairie better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunset. The land falls away from Reno south prairie toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.

What is the nearest town to Reno south prairie?

La Crosse, 16 miles N of Reno south prairie.

What is the next lookout after Reno south prairie?

Bruce Vento Scenic Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Reno south prairie.

A west-facing scenic overlook on Great River Road, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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