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. Martis Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Tahoe Rim Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Northstar Service Road 706–Northstar Service Road 900, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 204 min of walking

5. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

6. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

7. Martis Peak Road 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

8. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

9. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

10. Ward Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 346 min of walking

11. Old Grist Mill Road 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 165 min of walking

12. Mount Baldy–Brockway Spring, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 241 min of walking