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 mi away

   Leave by 2:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Martis Peak Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 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 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

6. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

8. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 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 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Beaver Street Extension 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. 500 Road–Booster, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 212 min of walking