Sunset hikes near Washoe 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. Ophir Road 1.4 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. Dunbar Drive 1.9 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

3. Jeep Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 303 min of walking

4. Cottontail Lane 2.8 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

5. Jumbo Grade 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 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.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1900 ft climb · 294 min of walking

6. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 2.8 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

7. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 5 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

8. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 228 min of walking

9. Unknown Loop via Powerline Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 214 min of walking

10. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car11:04 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

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

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 317 min of walking

11. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 240 min of walking

12. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 248 min of walking