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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Dunbar Drive 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 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.

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

3. Ophir Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Jumbo Grade 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Jeep Trail 2.7 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

7. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill, 3 summits 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 270 min of walking

8. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 0 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

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

11. Ophir Grade 4.1 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

12. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 4.1 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