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 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Dunbar Drive 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Jeep Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Cottontail Lane 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 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 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

6. Jumbo Grade Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Carson Valley Viewpoint & Goni Road via Jumbo Grade 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. County Road 224 via Powerline Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 175 min of walking

10. Nine Hill–Washoe Lake Loop, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Sugarloaf–Nine Hill Loop, 4 summits 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Mount Scott–Nine Hill, 3 summits 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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