Sunset hikes near Tahoe City, 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. Ward Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1420 ft climb · 346 min of walking

2. Pacific Crest Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 322 min of walking

3. Scott Peak–Scott Peak Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 319 min of walking

4. Washeshu Peak–High Camp to Emigrant Ridge, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Stanford Rock–Barker Pass, 3 summits 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 265 min of walking

6. Martis Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 400 min of walking

7. Ellis Lake–Lake Louise, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 237 min of walking

8. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 239 min of walking

9. Five Lakes Trailhead & Five Lakes Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 139 min of walking

10. Tahoe Rim Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Granite Chief–Lake Cushing, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 227 min of walking