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. Ophir Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:56 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Dunbar Drive 1.3 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. Jeep Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 303 min of walking

4. Cottontail Lane 2 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

5. Jumbo Grade 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 244 min of walking

6. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 2 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

7. Washoe Lake State Park Beach–East Loop, 5 sights 2.9 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

8. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 6.2 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

9. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 6.7 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

10. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 6.7 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

11. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 6.8 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

12. Centennial Loop 6.8 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