Sunset hikes near Kiva Beach, 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. Mount Tallac–Fallen Leaf Lake, 3 summits 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3130 ft climb · 399 min of walking

2. Gilmore Lake & Fallen Leaf Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 296 min of walking

3. Dicks Peak–Inspiration Point, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2620 ft climb · 347 min of walking

4. Inspiration Point–Eagle Lake, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 128 min of walking

5. Upper Eagle Falls–Vista, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 125 min of walking

6. Azure Lake & Azure Lake trail via Bayview Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 124 min of walking

7. Bayview Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 122 min of walking

8. Freel Peak–Freel Pass, 6 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 323 min of walking

9. High Meadows Spur Trail–Lower Cold Creek Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. El Dorado Beach & South Tahoe Bikeway 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

11. Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Armstrong Connector Trail–High Meadows OHV Trail, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 312 min of walking