Flashers View
Flashers View sits at 6,466 feet along the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, facing west, directly toward the setting sun. The terrain drops 338 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Nearby features include Dam Back Side, Sunday Gulch Trailhead, and Ephel Duath, all within a mile to the west-southwest, ranging from 6,191 to 6,211 feet in elevation. Farther out, Saint Elmo Peak rises to 6,417 feet 2.5 miles to the west-northwest, Buckhorn Mountain reaches 6,311 feet 5 miles to the south-southwest, and Medicine Mountain and Bear Mountain stand at 6,852 feet and 7,163 feet, 9 and 9.6 miles out to the west-northwest and west respectively. Because the view faces due west, sunset lines up directly with the overlook's orientation, with sunset times ranging from 16:20 in December to 20:41 in June. Rapid City lies 22.5 miles to the northeast, Hot Springs 29.4 miles south, and Box Elder 31.1 miles northeast. The byway continues from Breezy Point Overlook & Picnic Area before this stop, and on to Needles Eye afterward.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Dam Back Side6,199 ftwest-southwest · 0.7 mi
- Sunday Gulch Trailhead6,191 ftwest-southwest · 0.8 mi
- Ephel Duath6,211 ftwest-southwest · 0.9 mi
- Saint Elmo Peak6,417 ftwest-northwest · 2.5 mi
- Buckhorn Mountain6,311 ftsouth-southwest · 5.0 mi
- Medicine Mountain6,852 ftwest-northwest · 9.0 mi
- Bear Mountain7,163 ftwest · 9.6 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:58 | 19:07 | 18:29 |
| June solstice | 05:13 | 20:41 | 19:57 |
| September equinox | 06:42 | 18:53 | 18:15 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 16:20 | 15:33 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Rapid City22.5 mi northeast
- Hot Springs29.4 mi south
- Box Elder31.1 mi northeast
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How high is Flashers View?
Flashers View sits at about 6,466 feet (1,971 m).
What can you see from Flashers View?
From Flashers View: Dam Back Side (WSW, 0.7 mi); Sunday Gulch Trailhead (WSW, 0.8 mi); Ephel Duath (WSW, 0.9 mi); Saint Elmo Peak (WNW, 2.5 mi).
Is Flashers View better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Flashers View 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 Flashers View?
Rapid City, 23 miles NE of Flashers View.
What is the next lookout after Flashers View?
Needles Eye is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Flashers View.
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