AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Sheridan, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:41 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3190 ft climb · 367 min of walking

  2. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 210 min of walking

  3. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. East Peak Lake 5.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:48 PM

    1. Be there7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Pass Trail, 4 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. East Peak 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:48 PM

    1. Be there7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:48 PM

    1. Be there7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Smiling Rock–Barn Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  9. Scenic Overlook & Van Sickle Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  10. Cal Neva & Van Sickle Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Kingsbury Stinger Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  12. Castle Rock via Tahoe Rim Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking