Sunset hikes near Tahoe Woods, 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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 278 min of walking

2. Scott Peak–Ward Peak, 4 summits 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 304 min of walking

3. Pacific Crest Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 238 min of walking

4. Stanford Rock–Barker Pass, 3 summits 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Washeshu Peak–High Camp to Emigrant Ridge, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

7. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

8. Twin Peaks via Pacific Crest Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 168 min of walking

9. Five Lakes Trailhead & Five Lakes Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Historic Western States Trail & Whiskey Creek Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1540 ft climb · 156 min of walking

11. Granite Chief–Lake Cushing, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint