Sunset hikes

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. Hot Springs Mountain 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 115 min of walking

2. Juniper Valley Ranch Road Loop 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Vicky Lane 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 106 min of walking

4. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 7 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

5. McClellan Peak & Gont Road via Powerline Road 7 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 265 min of walking

6. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 7.2 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

7. Powerline Road 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Unknown via Jumbo Grade 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 260 min of walking

9. Jeep Trail & Unknown 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 220 min of walking

10. Centennial Loop 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 105 min of walking

11. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

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