Sunset hikes near Steamboat, 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 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:56 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Cottontail Lane 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 car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 287 min of walking

3. Dunbar Drive 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 303 min of walking

4. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 278 min of walking

5. Jumbo Grade 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 128 min of walking

6. Jeep Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 201 min of walking

7. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill, 3 summits 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 270 min of walking

8. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 261 min of walking

9. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 278 min of walking

10. Ophir Grade 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 182 min of walking

11. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

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

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

12. Gont Road via Goni Road 8.6 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