Sunset hikes near Empire, 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. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. McClellan Peak & Gont Road via Powerline Road 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 248 min of walking

4. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Powerline Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Powerline Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 251 min of walking

7. Ophir Grade 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 217 min of walking

8. Centennial Loop 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Unknown via Jumbo Grade 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Jeep Trail & Unknown 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 220 min of walking

11. Gont Road via Goni Road 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Hot Springs Mountain via Vicky Lane 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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