Sunset hikes near Franktown, 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. Dunbar Drive 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 303 min of walking

2. Cottontail Lane 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 287 min of walking

3. Ophir Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:56 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 341 min of walking

4. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 317 min of walking

6. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Jeep Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

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

8. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

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

9. Goni - 224 Connector & Unknown via Powerline Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1720 ft climb · 221 min of walking

10. Jumbo Grade 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 146 min of walking

11. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 278 min of walking

12. Mount Baldy–16N54, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car11:04 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 349 min of walking