Sunset hikes near Twelvemile House, nv

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. Sawmill Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

2. Bovine Boulevard 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 70 min of walking

4. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 74 min of walking

5. Mogul Peak–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 12 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 308 min of walking

6. Star Lake & Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 71 min of walking

7. Genoa Peak & Genoa Peak Road via Sierra Canyon Trail 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 143 min of walking

8. Haypress Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 199 min of walking

9. East Peak Lake 13.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:41 PM

   1. Be there6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Kingsbury Stinger Trail 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

11. Scenic Overlook & Van Sickle Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. Castle Rock via Tahoe Rim Trail 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking