Sunset hikes near Tahoe Vista, 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. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

2. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking

3. Old Grist Mill Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 165 min of walking

4. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

5. Mount Baldy–Brockway Spring, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 241 min of walking

6. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 104 min of walking

7. Martis Peak Road Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walking

8. Martis Peak Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 36 min of walking

9. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 19 min of walking

10. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 106 min of walking

11. Pam Emmerich Memorial Pinedrop Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 299 min of walking

12. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 313 min of walking