Sunset hikes near Timberland, 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 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

3. Stanford Rock–Barker Pass, 3 summits 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Pacific Crest Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Ellis Lake–Lake Louise, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 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 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

10. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

11. Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

12. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.

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