This Bozeman Hill Was Named Montana’s Best Urban Sunset Spot

Montana is a magical place to watch a sunset. 

Whether you're in Glacier National Park, overlooking Flathead Lake, or spending an evening at Fort Peck Reservoir, it's hard to beat a Montana sky when the sun starts to dip below the horizon. 

But what about sunsets in the middle of a city? 

Enchanting Views Beyond Nature

READ MORE: Montana’s Stunning Sunsets Didn’t Make the Cut—But Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing

Those can be just as impressive. 

Unfortunately, summer sunsets aren't something I get to enjoy very often. Working a morning radio show means I'm usually headed to bed long before the sky puts on its nightly show. The tradeoff? I get to see just about every Montana sunrise.��

Urban Sunsets—A Hidden Gem

Still, if you're looking for the best urban sunset in the Treasure State, one national ranking has picked a clear winner. 

AMFM Healthcare (Mission for Michael) recently published a ranking of the best urban sunset locations across America.

It probably won't surprise anyone that Honolulu, Hawaii, claimed the top spot overall. I've been lucky enough to catch one Hawaiian sunset, and it looked exactly like the postcards. 

When it comes to Montana, however, Bozeman earned the state's highest ranking. 

Peets Hill/Burke Park: The Best View

According to the report, the best place to watch an urban sunset is Peets Hill/Burke Park. 

READ MORE: Where’s Best Place To Watch a Sunset in Montana?

The site says the location offers: 

"A gentle elevated view across Bozeman with rooftops, streets, mature trees, and the surrounding edge of mountains visible below. As the evening light begins to change, the city and nearby landscape take on warmer tones." 

The open trails and hillside setting also make it an ideal place for an evening walk while watching the sun disappear behind the mountains. 

Exploring More Sunset Spots Across Montana

Picking just one sunset location in Montana takes some courage. 

There are incredible viewpoints all across the state, from Missoula and Kalispell to Helena and Billings. Nearly every Montana community has a favorite hilltop, overlook, or lakeshore where locals gather to watch the sky light up. 

Your Ultimate Bozeman Sunset Experience

If you're spending a summer evening in Bozeman, Pete's Hill is certainly worth checking out. 

Then again, after you've watched a sunset there, you can decide for yourself whether it's truly Montana's best.