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. Tahoe Rim Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 19 min of walking

2. Scenic Overlook–Olympic Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 89 min of walking

3. East Peak Lake 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Monument Pass & Olympic Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. East Peak 4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Genoa Peak & Genoa Peak Road via Sierra Canyon Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 210 min of walking

9. Cal Neva 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Kingsbury Stinger Trail 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Nevada Beach–Kingsbury Stinger Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead