Sunset hikes

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. Hawkins Peak–Hope Valley, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 418 min of walking

2. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Connector Road Spur B, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 344 min of walking

3. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Burnside Lake Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3060 ft climb · 424 min of walking

4. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 3.7 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. Stevens Peak via Pacific Crest Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 50 min of walking

6. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 5.3 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

7. Star Lake & Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 5.3 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

8. Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Round Lake–Dardanelles Lake, 6 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Frog Lake & Forestdale Creek Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Round Top–Winnemucca Lake, 7 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 223 min of walking

12. Pacific Crest Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 344 min of walking