Rimrock Overlook
Rimrock Overlook sits at 1,896 feet along the Longhouse Scenic Byway, facing 235 degrees, with land dropping 570 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Two other viewpoints are visible from here: an overlook to the west-southwest at 1.0 mile (1,935 feet elevation), and Jake's Rocks Overlook to the west-northwest at 1.9 miles (1,970 feet elevation). The facing direction is angled toward sunset, about 35 degrees off square, making this a candidate for evening light depending on the season. Warren is the nearest town, 10.2 miles to the west, with Olean 31.1 miles east-northeast and Saint Marys 34.9 miles southeast. The previous lookout along the byway is simply named Overlook. Sunset times vary through the year, from 20:55 near the June solstice to 16:49 near the December solstice, with equinox sunsets falling around 19:15 to 19:28.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Overlook1,935 ftwest-southwest · 1.0 mi
- Jake's Rocks Overlook1,970 ftwest-northwest · 1.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 35° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:20 | 19:28 | 18:51 |
| June solstice | 05:42 | 20:55 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:04 | 19:15 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 07:41 | 16:49 | 16:04 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Warren10.2 mi west
- Olean31.1 mi east-northeast
- Saint Marys34.9 mi southeast
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How high is Rimrock Overlook?
Rimrock Overlook sits at about 1,896 feet (578 m).
What can you see from Rimrock Overlook?
From Rimrock Overlook: Overlook (WSW, 1.0 mi); Jake's Rocks Overlook (WNW, 1.9 mi).
Is Rimrock Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Rimrock Overlook 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 Rimrock Overlook?
Warren, 10 miles W of Rimrock Overlook.
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