Sunset hikes near New Washoe City, 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. Cottontail Lane 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Dunbar Drive 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 292 min of walking

4. Jeep Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 72 min of walking

5. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Ophir Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill, 3 summits 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Jumbo Grade 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 127 min of walking

9. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2510 ft climb · 312 min of walking

10. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

11. Centennial Loop 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Powerline Road 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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