Sunset hikes near New Empire, 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. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 1.6 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

2. McClellan Peak & Gont Road via Powerline Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 265 min of walking

3. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 1.6 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

4. Ophir Grade 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 217 min of walking

5. Powerline Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Powerline Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 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.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 251 min of walking

7. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 1.9 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

8. Unknown via Jumbo Grade 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 260 min of walking

9. Jeep Trail & Unknown 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 220 min of walking

10. Centennial Loop 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 105 min of walking

11. Gont Road via Goni Road 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 72 min of walking

12. Hot Springs Mountain via Vicky Lane 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 233 min of walking