Sunset hikes near Cedar Flat, 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 2.1 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. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.9 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

3. 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

4. Northstar Service Road 706–Northstar Service Road 900, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 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 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

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

7. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 4.6 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

8. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 4.9 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

9. Ward Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Old Grist Mill Road 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Mount Baldy–Brockway Spring, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Pacific Crest Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 322 min of walking