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 2.8 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 1.4 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 1.1 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 6.4 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 6.4 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. Jeep Trail via Jumbo Grade 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2240 ft climb · 272 min of walking

7. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 6.4 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

8. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 6.6 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. Powerline Road 6.6 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

10. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Powerline Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 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.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 251 min of walking

11. Ophir Grade 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 217 min of walking

12. Centennial Loop 7.4 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