Sunset hikes near Carnelian Bay, ca

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. Martis Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 400 min of walking

2. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

3. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking

4. Martis Peak Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

5. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

6. Tahoe Rim Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

7. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 104 min of walking

8. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 313 min of walking

9. Pam Emmerich Memorial Pinedrop Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 299 min of walking

10. North Ridge Trail & Old Powerline 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 189 min of walking

11. Beaver Street Extension 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 201 min of walking

12. 500 Road–Booster, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 212 min of walking