Sunset hikes near Sun 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 18.3 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. Bronco Canyon & One-Quarter Corner Road via Garson Road 19.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 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.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 124 min of walking

3. Dunbar Drive 19.2 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 19.2 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 19.2 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. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 19.2 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

7. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 19.6 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

8. Jumbo Grade 20.3 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 20.2 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. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 21.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 259 min of walking

11. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill, 3 summits 21.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 264 min of walking

12. Powerline Road 22.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 146 min of walking