Sunset hikes near Carnelian Heights, 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. Tahoe Rim Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 64 min of walking

3. Martis Peak Road 4.4 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

4. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

5. Old Powerline Loop 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 84 min of walking

6. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking

7. Matt's Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 89 min of walking

8. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. Natoma Place 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. Glenshire Pond 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

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