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 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

2. Cottontail Lane 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

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

3. Ophir Road 1.2 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. Jumbo Grade 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 146 min of walking

5. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 3.2 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

6. Jeep Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 201 min of walking

7. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

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

8. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 2 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

9. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 4.9 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

10. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 5.4 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

11. Centennial Loop 5.6 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

12. Powerline Road 5.6 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