Sunset hikes near Dayton, 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. Centennial Loop 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Ophir Grade 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 67 min of walking

3. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 152 min of walking

4. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 29 min of walking

5. Powerline Road 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 8 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 165 min of walking

7. McClellan Peak 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Gont Road via Goni Road 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Jeep Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Jumbo Grade 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 127 min of walking

12. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 292 min of walking