AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Gardnerville, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Sawmill Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  2. Bovine Boulevard 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 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 · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 70 min of walking

  4. Genoa Peak & Genoa Peak Road via Sierra Canyon Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 143 min of walking

  5. Kingsbury Stinger Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  6. Scenic Overlook & Van Sickle Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  7. Castle Rock via Tahoe Rim Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  8. Lake Tahoe–M. S. Dixie II Terminal, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  9. Tahoe Rim Trail 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Smiling Rock–Barn Trail, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  11. Van Sickle Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  12. East Peak Lake 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead