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 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:15 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:15 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 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 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 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Rifle Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 379 min of walking

5. Martis Peak Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Northstar Service Road 706–Northstar Service Road 900, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 204 min of walking

9. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

11. 116 Road–Boondocks, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car11:42 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 11:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 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 · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking