Notable viewpoint · Butte, Idaho
Sunset Cone
Sunset Cone is a viewpoint in Butte, Idaho.
Sunset Cone: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Sunset Cone
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Sunset Cone — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 43.46855, -113.56748. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Sunset Cone
- Craters of the Moon National Monument · sanctuary · Butte · ~10 km · Must-see
- Craters of the Moon Wilderness · sanctuary · Butte · ~11 km · Must-see
- Blizzard Mountain · viewpoint · Butte · ~11 km · Must-see
- Fish Creek Dam · lake · Blaine · ~27 km · Must-see
- Baptist Community Church · church · Butte · ~35 km · Must-see
- Smiley Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~40 km · Must-see
- Carey Lake · lake · Blaine · ~41 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Mountain · viewpoint · Blaine · ~45 km · Must-see
- Craters of the Moon National Preserve · sanctuary · Minidoka · ~45 km · Must-see
- Shelly Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~52 km · Must-see
- Big Southern Butte · viewpoint · Butte · ~56 km · Must-see
- Sand Butte Wilderness Study Area · sanctuary · Lincoln · ~61 km · Must-see
- Pyramid Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~62 km · Must-see
- Brocky Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~63 km · Must-see
- Altair Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~63 km · Must-see
- Standhope Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~64 km · Must-see
- Pegasus Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~65 km · Must-see
- Old Hyndman Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~67 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Sunset Cone
- Blizzard Mountain · viewpoint · Butte · ~11 km · Must-see
- Smiley Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~40 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Mountain · viewpoint · Blaine · ~45 km · Must-see
- Shelly Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~52 km · Must-see
- Big Southern Butte · viewpoint · Butte · ~56 km · Must-see
- Pyramid Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~62 km · Must-see
- Brocky Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~63 km · Must-see
- Altair Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~63 km · Must-see
- Standhope Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~64 km · Must-see
- Pegasus Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~65 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Sunset Cone yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Sunset Cone?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Sunset Cone?
Nearby: Craters of the Moon National Monument (sanctuary, 10 km), Craters of the Moon Wilderness (sanctuary, 11 km), Blizzard Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km), Fish Creek Dam (lake, 27 km), Baptist Community Church (church, 35 km), Smiley Mountain (viewpoint, 40 km).
Is Sunset Cone worth visiting?
Sunset Cone is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.