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. Martis Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 0.5 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

2. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 2.2 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

3. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 2.2 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

4. Martis Peak Road 2.5 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

5. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 2.9 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

6. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.9 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

7. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

8. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 313 min of walking

9. Pam Emmerich Memorial Pinedrop Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 299 min of walking

10. North Ridge Trail & Old Powerline 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 189 min of walking

11. Beaver Street Extension 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 201 min of walking

12. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 3.3 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