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 5:27 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 3.4 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. Jeep Trail via Jumbo Grade 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2240 ft climb · 272 min of walking

4. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 3.4 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

5. County Road 224 via Powerline Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 251 min of walking

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

7. Hot Springs Mountain via Juniper Valley Ranch Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1520 ft climb · 308 min of walking

8. Juniper Valley Ranch Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 270 min of walking

9. Centennial Loop 4.3 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

10. Jeep Trail & Unknown 4.5 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

11. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Gont Road via Goni Road 6.6 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