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. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 0.5 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

2. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 0.5 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

3. Powerline Road 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Jeep Trail via Jumbo Grade 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 191 min of walking

5. Centennial Loop 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. McClellan Peak 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Jeep Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Gont Road via Goni Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Ophir Grade 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 4.6 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