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. 500 Road–Crossover, 5 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1720 ft climb · 362 min of walking

2. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 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 · 160 ft climb · 64 min of walking

3. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 37 min of walking

4. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking

5. 116 Road via Big Chief Trail (Upper) 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 105 min of walking

6. 116 Road–Boondocks, 7 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 436 min of walking

7. Martis Valley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 371 min of walking

8. Martis Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 400 min of walking

9. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

10. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

11. Martis Peak Road 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

12. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking