Sunset view
Sunset view sits at 5,299 feet along the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, facing 330 degrees, with the land dropping 122 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. To the northwest, Calamity Peak rises to 5,575 feet at 1.4 miles, while Buckhorn Mountain reaches 6,311 feet at 4.3 miles to the west-northwest. Several named features and viewpoints appear to the north: Needles Eye Tunnel (6,458 ft) and Needles Eye (6,445 ft) at 5.4 miles, Aquarium Rock (6,279 ft) to the north-northwest at 5.6 miles, Needles other eye (6,550 ft) at 5.8 miles, and Cathedral Spires (6,721 ft) at 5.9 miles. The overlook's northwest-facing orientation places these formations within its outlook. Hot Springs lies 23.1 miles to the south, with Rapid City 26.5 miles northeast and Box Elder 34.4 miles northeast. Sunset times vary by season, from 16:20 at the December solstice to 20:40 at the June solstice, with sunrise ranging from 05:13 in June to 07:26 in December.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Calamity Peak5,575 ftnorthwest · 1.4 mi
- Buckhorn Mountain6,311 ftwest-northwest · 4.3 mi
- Needles Eye Tunnel6,458 ftnorth · 5.4 mi
- Needles Eye6,445 ftnorth · 5.4 mi
- Aquarium Rock6,279 ftnorth-northwest · 5.6 mi
- Needles other eye6,550 ftnorth · 5.8 mi
- Cathedral Spires6,721 ftnorth · 5.9 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:58 | 19:07 | 18:29 |
| June solstice | 05:13 | 20:40 | 19:56 |
| 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
- Hot Springs23.1 mi south
- Rapid City26.5 mi northeast
- Box Elder34.4 mi northeast
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How high is Sunset view?
Sunset view sits at about 5,299 feet (1,615 m).
What can you see from Sunset view?
From Sunset view: Calamity Peak (NW, 1.4 mi); Buckhorn Mountain (WNW, 4.3 mi); Needles Eye Tunnel (N, 5.4 mi); Needles Eye (N, 5.4 mi).
What is the nearest town to Sunset view?
Hot Springs, 23 miles S of Sunset view.
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