Sunset hikes near Sundown Town, 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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Dunbar Drive 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Cottontail Lane 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Jeep Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 72 min of walking

7. Jumbo Grade 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 139 min of walking

8. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 8 mi away

    Leave by 5:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 152 min of walking

11. Mount Baldy–16N54, 5 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 165 min of walking