AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. El Dorado Beach & South Tahoe Bikeway 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  2. East Peak Lake 0.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 0.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. East Peak 0.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Barn Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

  6. Scenic Overlook & Cal Neva via Van Sickle Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Smiling Rock & Barn Trail via Van Sickle Trail 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:50 PM

    1. Be there7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Cal Neva 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  9. Van Sickle Trail 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:50 PM

    1. Be there7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Lake Tahoe & Lakeside Beach Loop 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Nevada Beach & Lam Watah Historic Trail 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:50 PM

    1. Be there7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Kahle/Rabe Meadow 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:50 PM

    1. Be there7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead