Sunset hikes near Ponderosa Fairway Estates, 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 Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. Donner Lake Rim Viewpoint–Alder Creek Trail, 11 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 187 min of walking

4. Martis Valley Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 143 min of walking

5. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 4.3 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

6. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 5 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

7. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 5 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

8. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 5 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

9. Tahoe Rim Trail 5.2 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

10. Martis Peak Road 5.2 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

11. Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road–Emigrant Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car11:19 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 460 min of walking

12. Boca Hill & Prosser Creek Reservoir 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 car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 110 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint