Sunset hikes near Sparks, 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 14.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 341 min of walking

2. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 14.9 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

3. Dunbar Drive 14.9 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

4. Jeep Trail 14.9 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

5. Cottontail Lane 14.9 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

6. Jumbo Grade 15.8 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

7. Section Corner Spur F via Garson Road 17.2 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

8. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 15.9 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

9. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 18 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

10. Ophir Grade 18.3 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

11. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 19.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

12. Gont Road via Goni Road 19.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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