Sunset hikes near Carson City, nv

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Mount Scott & Nine Hill via County Road 282 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 435 min of walking

2. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 240 min of walking

3. Unknown via Jumbo Grade 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 260 min of walking

4. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 228 min of walking

5. McClellan Peak & Gont Road via Powerline Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 265 min of walking

6. Powerline Road 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 75 min of walking

7. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 98 min of walking

8. Centennial Loop 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 105 min of walking

9. Gont Road via Goni Road 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Ophir Grade 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 182 min of walking

11. Jeep Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 183 min of walking

12. Hot Springs Mountain via Vicky Lane 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 233 min of walking