Timeline
06:43
Grab a drink at Hops before heading up. It is just a short walk from the base area and has a nice atmosphere to settle in before the climb.
06:51
Walk 84 minutes to the Our Lady of the Rockies viewing spot. The path leads you up to the statue where you can watch the sun rise toward the WSW.
08:07
Watch the sunrise. The golden light begins around 16:23, but for this early start plan, the key moment is the sunrise itself at 08:07.
08:37
Head down to City Brew Coffee for breakfast or coffee. It opens at 05:30, so it will be ready for you after your morning hike.
Local tip
The statue is 8,510 feet above sea level. Bring layers as it is significantly cooler at the top than in town.
Check before you go
- City Brew Coffee is open Mo-Sa 05:30-20:00 and Su 06:00-20:00.
- Hops does not list specific opening hours, so check locally for availability.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Butte (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).