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. Dunbar Drive 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 322 min of walking

2. Cottontail Lane 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 280 min of walking

3. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 292 min of walking

4. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 259 min of walking

5. Ophir Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 341 min of walking

6. Jeep Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill, 3 summits 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 264 min of walking

8. Jumbo Grade 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 127 min of walking

9. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2510 ft climb · 312 min of walking

10. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 152 min of walking

11. Centennial Loop 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Powerline Road 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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