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 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 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 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Jeep Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 285 min of walking

4. Cottontail Lane 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Jumbo Grade Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 237 min of walking

7. McClellan Peak via Jumbo Grade 2 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 165 min of walking

10. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 173 min of walking

11. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 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 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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