Sunset hikes near Indian Hills, 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. Genoa Peak & Genoa Peak Road via Sierra Canyon Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 165 min of walking

3. Ophir Grade 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 141 min of walking

4. Jeep Trail & Unknown 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 147 min of walking

5. McClellan Peak & Gont Road via Powerline Road 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 185 min of walking

6. Jeep Trail via Jumbo Grade 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 191 min of walking

7. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 173 min of walking

8. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 152 min of walking

9. Powerline Road 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Powerline Road 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 172 min of walking

11. Nevada Beach–Lower Stinger, 4 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Round Hill Sewage Hill–Lower Stinger, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 237 min of walking