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Raquette River, with a number of public access points, along NYS Routes 30 and 3 near Tupper Lake on the Olympic Trail and Adirondack Trail, by Joel Augenstein
Harrisville Overlook of the Oswegatchie
Olympic Byway, County Rt. 3, near Harrisville in Lewis County
Island facilities include a short walking trail, picnic tables with outdoor grills, gazebo, great views of the river, and many photo opportunities.
Visitors are attracted by the breathtaking natural views of the landscape nestled in the small rural community. Nearby, on an island in the Oswegatchie River a short stroll from the Scenic View parking lot and the business section, Grand View Island Park has picnic facilities and scenic overlooks, open from Memorial Day to October 12, daily, dawn to dusk. Please, no glass containers.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | County Rt. 3 |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 44.1540164427 |
| Longitude: | -75.3176984452 |