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 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 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 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

3. Jeep Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Cottontail Lane 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Jumbo Grade Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 274 min of walking

6. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

8. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. County Road 224 via Powerline Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 175 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 3:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

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

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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