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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

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

2. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Unknown via Jumbo Grade 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Centennial Loop 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Powerline Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Gont Road via Goni Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

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

8. Ophir Grade 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 182 min of walking

9. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

10. Jeep Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 183 min of walking

11. McClellan Peak & Gont Road via Powerline Road 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:41 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 278 min of walking