Geology Vista
Geology Vista sits at 6,696 feet on the Sky Island Scenic Byway, facing south across terrain that drops 1,080 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Airmen Peak rises to the southeast at 2.0 miles, with an elevation of 6,057 feet. To the south-southwest, at 2.7 miles, three features cluster together: Mr Meanor Wall (4,933 ft), Jailhouse Rock (4,898 ft), and Alcatraz (4,877 ft). Gibbon Mountain stands to the southwest at 3.0 miles, reaching 5,797 feet. Oro Valley lies 14.4 miles to the west, Tucson 18.5 miles west-southwest, and Marana 29.7 miles west. Sunrise and sunset shift with the seasons: around 06:27 to 18:35 near the March equinox, 05:17 to 19:34 at the June solstice, 06:12 to 18:21 near the September equinox, and 07:21 to 17:22 at the December solstice. Windy Point lies before this stop on the byway, with San Pedro Vista next along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Airmen Peak6,057 ftsoutheast · 2.0 mi
- Mr Meanor Wall4,933 ftsouth-southwest · 2.7 mi
- Alcatraz4,877 ftsouth-southwest · 2.7 mi
- Jailhouse Rock4,898 ftsouth-southwest · 2.7 mi
- Gibbon Mountain5,797 ftsouthwest · 3.0 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:27 | 18:35 | 18:02 |
| June solstice | 05:17 | 19:34 | 18:58 |
| September equinox | 06:12 | 18:21 | 17:49 |
| December solstice | 07:21 | 17:22 | 16:45 |
Local time (America/Phoenix). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Oro Valley14.4 mi west
- Tucson18.5 mi west-southwest
- Marana29.7 mi west
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How high is Geology Vista?
Geology Vista sits at about 6,696 feet (2,041 m).
What can you see from Geology Vista?
From Geology Vista: Airmen Peak (SE, 2.0 mi); Mr Meanor Wall (SSW, 2.7 mi); Alcatraz (SSW, 2.7 mi); Jailhouse Rock (SSW, 2.7 mi).
What is the nearest town to Geology Vista?
Oro Valley, 14 miles W of Geology Vista.
What is the next lookout after Geology Vista?
San Pedro Vista is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Geology Vista.
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- Saguaro National Park · 15 mi
- Tucson · 16 mi
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