Sunset hikes near Golden Valley, 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. Section Corner Spur F via Garson Road 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 125 min of walking

2. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 331 min of walking

3. Ophir Road 20.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Dunbar Drive 21.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 322 min of walking

5. Cottontail Lane 21.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 280 min of walking

6. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 21.2 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

7. Jumbo Grade 22.7 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

8. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 23.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 259 min of walking

9. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill, 3 summits 23.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 264 min of walking

10. Jeep Trail 23.9 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

11. Mount Baldy–16N54, 5 sights 24.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car10:22 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Brockway Spring & Old Powerline 24.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car11:15 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 11:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 398 min of walking