Sunset hikes near Twin Peaks Estates, 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 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 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 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Pacific Crest Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 190 min of walking

5. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 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 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 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 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 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 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

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

9. Historic Western States Trail & Whiskey Creek Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

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

10. Five Lakes Trailhead & Five Lakes Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Granite Chief–Lake Cushing, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 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 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

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