Sunset hikes near Dollar Point, 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. 500 Road–Crossover, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1720 ft climb · 362 min of walking

2. Martis Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.5 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

3. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 5.4 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

4. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 5.4 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

5. Martis Peak Road 5.8 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

6. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 6.1 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 · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

7. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 6.5 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

8. Washeshu Peak–High Camp to Emigrant Ridge, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2820 ft climb · 346 min of walking

9. Old Grist Mill Road 6.8 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

10. Pacific Crest Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1940 ft climb · 309 min of walking

11. Ward Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 278 min of walking

12. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 5.4 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