Sunset hikes near Gardnerville Ranchos, 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. Sawmill Road 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Bovine Boulevard 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Mud Lake Road & Prospect Road via Indian Creek Ranch Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. Spring Meyer Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Mud Lake Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 210 min of walking

7. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Tahoe Rim Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3190 ft climb · 367 min of walking

9. Monument Pass & Olympic Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Juniper Valley Ranch Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 215 min of walking

11. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Pass Trail, 4 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. East Peak Lake 11.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:48 PM

    1. Be there7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead