Sunset hikes near Truckee, 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. Everest–Far Side, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 395 min of walking

2. Donner Lake Rim Viewpoint–Alder Creek Trail, 11 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 187 min of walking

3. Erika's Trail–Martis Valley Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 204 min of walking

4. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 210 min of walking

5. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

6. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 6.2 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

7. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 6.2 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

8. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

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

9. Donner Lake–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Tahoe Rim Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Martis Peak Road 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

12. Roller Pass–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 307 min of walking