Sunset hikes near Summit Village, 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. Lake Tahoe–M. S. Dixie II Terminal, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

2. Genoa Peak & Genoa Peak Road via Sierra Canyon Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 143 min of walking

3. Tahoe Rim Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:50 PM

   1. Be there7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Kingsbury Stinger Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:50 PM

   1. Be there7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Nevada Beach–Kingsbury Stinger Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:50 PM

   1. Be there7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. East Peak Lake 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Castle Rock–Lam Watah Historic Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:50 PM

   1. Be there7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Castle Rock Viewpoint & Lower Stinger via Kingsbury Stinger Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:50 PM

   1. Be there7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Cal Neva 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. East Peak 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Round Hill Sewage Hill & Lower Stinger 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:50 PM

    1. Be there7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead