Sunset hikes near Pinyon 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. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 3.4 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

2. McClellan Peak & Gont Road via Powerline Road 3.4 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

3. Jeep Trail via Jumbo Grade 3.4 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

4. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 3.4 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

5. County Road 224 via Powerline Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 175 min of walking

6. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 3.4 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

7. Centennial Loop 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 98 min of walking

9. Gont Road via Goni Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

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

10. Jeep Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Ophir Grade 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 67 min of walking

12. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

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