Sunset hikes near Pleasant Valley, 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. Ophir Road 1.6 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

2. Dunbar Drive 2.6 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. Jeep Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 285 min of walking

4. Cottontail Lane 2.6 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

5. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 3.1 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

6. Jumbo Grade Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 237 min of walking

7. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 3.3 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

8. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 5.2 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

9. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill, 3 summits 5.4 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

10. Ophir Grade 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 7.6 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

12. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 29 min of walking