Sunset hikes near Bridge House, nv

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. Hot Springs Mountain via Vicky Lane 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 219 min of walking

2. Juniper Valley Ranch Road Loop 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Vicky Lane 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 106 min of walking

4. Genoa Peak & Genoa Peak Road via Sierra Canyon Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 143 min of walking

5. Nevada Beach–Lower Stinger, 4 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Round Hill Pines Beach–Nevada Beach, 4 beaches 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

7. Smiling Rock–Barn Trail, 3 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

8. Scenic Overlook & Van Sickle Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. Lake Tahoe–M. S. Dixie II Terminal, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Castle Rock Viewpoint & Lower Stinger via Kingsbury Stinger Trail 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Castle Rock–Lam Watah Historic Trail, 3 sights 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Tahoe Rim Trail 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead