Timeline
16:00
Eagle Butte Coal Mine Overlook
Walk up the stairs to the viewing platform. The westward view is clear, so you will see the mine equipment silhouetted against the brightening sky as golden light begins at 16:02. The area is free and open during daylight hours.
16:48
Eagle Butte Coal Mine Overlook
Stay for sunset at 16:48. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow on the western horizon before the sky turns dark.
17:18
Eagle Butte Coal Mine Overlook
Leave the overlook. It is now dark. Check the route to Gillette for dinner and a drink.
Local tip
Wear warm layers. The wind can be brisk at the overlook in January, and the temperature drops quickly after sunset.
Check before you go
- The overlook is only open during daylight hours. Plan to arrive before 16:48 to ensure you have time to climb the stairs and reach the platform.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gillette (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).