Sunset hikes near Topaz Lake, 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. Haypress Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 199 min of walking

2. Curtz Mine Road & Shaft Spur Road via Loope Canyon Road 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 121 min of walking

3. Circle Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 192 min of walking

4. Mogul Peak–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 308 min of walking

5. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 301 min of walking

6. Barney Riley Trail–Connector Road, 5 sights 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 303 min of walking

7. Dorothy Lake & Noble Canyon Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 18.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1920 ft climb · 453 min of walking

8. Sawmill Road 18.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

9. Wolf Creek Pass–Disaster Creek Trail Loop, 4 sights 19.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 414 min of walking

10. Noble Lake–Wolf Creek Pass, 3 saddles 19.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 205 min of walking

11. Hawkins Peak–Burnside Lake Trail, 4 sights 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 2:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:43 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3690 ft climb · 469 min of walking

12. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Burnside Lake Trail, 3 sights 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 2:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:33 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3060 ft climb · 424 min of walking