Sunset hikes near Virginia City, 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. Jeep Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 285 min of walking

2. Jeep Trail & Jumbo Grade 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 127 min of walking

3. Ophir Road 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Dunbar Drive 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Cottontail Lane 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 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 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Ophir Grade 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 67 min of walking

8. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

9. McClellan Peak 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Gont Road via Goni Road 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Powerline Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 75 min of walking

12. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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