Timeline
16:26
Grab a hot pasty from Joe's Pasties to keep warm. The window is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun dips.
16:49
Walk 23 minutes north-northwest to the Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand. Arrive early enough to find a good spot facing west-southwest.
17:11
Watch the sun sink toward the WSW. The golden light fades into the blue hour over the pit's turquoise water.
17:51
Head back toward the center. Ace High Casino is just a short walk away and stays open until 02:00, a perfect place to warm up with a drink after the chill of the evening.
Local tip
The wind can be sharp near the pit. Bring a layer you can take off once you are inside.
Check before you go
- Joe's Pasties is open Mo-Su 07:00-19:00.
- Ace High Casino is open Mo-Su 10:00-02:00.
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