Geologic Past overlook
Geologic Past overlook sits along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail at 477 feet elevation, facing due north. The land drops 218 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open sightline across the terrain below. De Veaux Woods State Park lies within view to the north, 1.6 miles away at 616 feet elevation. Niagara Falls is 0.9 miles to the south, with Amherst 15.5 miles to the east-southeast and Buffalo 17.3 miles to the south-southeast. Daylight hours vary by season: sunrise runs from 05:38 at the June solstice to 07:45 at the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 16:45 in December to 21:00 in June. The equinoxes fall closer to the middle, with sunrise around 07:04–07:20 and sunset near 19:15–19:29. This overlook follows the Industrial Heritage overlook on the route and precedes the Niagara Power Vista as the next stop along the byway.

What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- De Veaux Woods State Park616 ftnorth · 1.6 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:20 | 19:29 | 18:51 |
| June solstice | 05:38 | 21:00 | 20:17 |
| September equinox | 07:04 | 19:15 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 07:45 | 16:45 | 15:58 |
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Where it is
- Niagara Falls0.9 mi south
- Amherst15.5 mi east-southeast
- Buffalo17.3 mi south-southeast
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How high is Geologic Past overlook?
Geologic Past overlook sits at about 477 feet (145 m).
What can you see from Geologic Past overlook?
From Geologic Past overlook: De Veaux Woods State Park (N, 1.6 mi).
What is the nearest town to Geologic Past overlook?
Niagara Falls, 0.9 miles S of Geologic Past overlook.
What is the next lookout after Geologic Past overlook?
Niagara Power Vista is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Geologic Past overlook.
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