Sunset hikes near Reno, 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. Section Corner Spur F via Garson Road 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 125 min of walking

2. Ophir Road 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 350 min of walking

3. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 14.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 331 min of walking

4. Dunbar Drive 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Jeep Trail 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Cottontail Lane 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

7. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Jumbo Grade 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 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 15.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

10. Mount Baldy–16N54, 5 sights 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car10:22 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 349 min of walking

11. Ophir Grade 19.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint–Jennifer, 4 sights 19.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car10:22 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 365 min of walking