Sunset hikes near Crystal Bay, 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. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 1.5 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

2. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint–Brockway Spring, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 254 min of walking

3. Mount Baldy–Brockway Spring, 4 sights 1.7 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

4. Beaver Street Extension–KB Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 118 min of walking

5. Old Grist Mill Road 2 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

6. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 235 min of walking

7. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 2.9 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

8. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 3 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

9. KB Trail–Kings Beach Trail Loop, 5 sights 3.1 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 · 860 ft climb · 107 min of walking

10. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 0.5 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

11. Old Powerline & Saddle 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 146 min of walking

12. Old Powerline Loop 1.2 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