Catch the Sunset at Burke Park (Peets Hill)

Burke Park is part of the Main Street to the Mountains trail system and offers a signature hike at the city center. And with a high vantage point over downtown, it provides a stunning spot to catch the sunset. The park is also known as “Peets Hill,” and it begins just south of Main Street and the Bozeman Public Library.

A parking area is on South Church and Story Street. Users can also park at the back end of the library parking lot and walk through the Bozeman Sculpture Park first. Burke Park encompasses roughly 41 acres and is easy to navigate. Generally, the first direction to head is up, until reaching the ridgeline that parallels Church Avenue for less than a mile.

The route also parallels Sunset Hills Cemetery to the east, and a 360-degree view expands from the top of the park. Several mountains are in view from here on clear days, including Hyalite Peak, the Bridgers, and Mount Ellis. And come sundown, the park is often filled with people catching the changing color of the day.

Address: South Church Ave at East Story Street