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. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 0 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

2. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 0.6 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

3. Jeep Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 1.8 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

5. Centennial Loop 1.8 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

6. Powerline Road 2.3 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

7. Gont Road via Goni Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Ophir Grade 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

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

9. Unknown via Jumbo Grade 2.9 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

10. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.3 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

11. McClellan Peak 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:40 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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