Sunset hikes near Tahoe Valley, 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 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 3080 ft climb · 429 min of walking

2. Freel Peak–Freel Pass, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. High Meadows Spur Trail–Lower Cold Creek Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

4. Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Armstrong Connector Trail–High Meadows OHV Trail, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

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

6. Corral Trail & Sierra Sidewinder 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Cold Creek Trail–High Meadows OHV Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. East Peak Lake 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. East Peak 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Gilmore Lake & Fallen Leaf Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Barn Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 12 min of walking