Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Lake Onalaska Overlook

General Information

* Name/Location of Overlook/Observation

Lake Onalaska Overlook

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to the observation area?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

concrete/ wood boardwalk

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

3 2/5 %

What is the distance from the parking area to the observation area?

(if no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to observation area)

194 3/5 feet

Describe the observation area:

(check all that apply)

Deck
Platform

If applicable, are there stairs to reach the viewing area?

N/A

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Is there a railing along the viewing area?

Yes

Is there edge protection around viewing area?

(min 2" high)

Yes

Is there turning radius for a wheelchair in the observation area?

(min 60")

Yes

Are there view finders in the observation area?

(binoculars or other viewing devices)

Yes

Is there seating or benches in the observation area?

Yes

Comments

There are two different viewing devices - one is 46 inches and the other is 59 inches high. The width of the route at its steepest incline is 65.5 inches at the deck and 71 inches for the overlook.

Comments/Additional information regarding observation area

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Lake Onalaska Overlook

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