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. Genoa Peak & Genoa Peak Road via Sierra Canyon Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Castle Rock Viewpoint & Lower Stinger via Kingsbury Stinger Trail 0.6 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

3. Castle Rock–Lam Watah Historic Trail, 3 sights 0.6 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

4. Tahoe Rim Trail 1.2 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

5. Lake Tahoe–M. S. Dixie II Terminal, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

6. Kingsbury Stinger Trail 1.5 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

7. Nevada Beach–Kingsbury Stinger Trail, 3 sights 1.5 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. Scenic Overlook & Van Sickle Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. Round Hill Sewage Hill & Lower Stinger 2.2 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. Smiling Rock & Barn Trail via Van Sickle Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 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.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Lam Watah Historic Trail 2.4 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

12. Zephyr Cove Bike Path (Warrior Way to ZC) 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

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

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

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