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. Cottontail Lane 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 287 min of walking

2. Dunbar Drive 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 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.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 303 min of walking

3. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 278 min of walking

4. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 2.7 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

5. Unknown Loop via Powerline Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 214 min of walking

6. Jeep Trail 2.9 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

7. Jumbo Grade 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 128 min of walking

8. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 3.4 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

9. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 3.4 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

10. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:23 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 261 min of walking

11. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 0.7 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

12. Centennial Loop 3.6 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