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 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 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 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 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 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car11:09 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Martis Peak Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 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 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

9. 500 Road–Booster, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Northstar Service Road 706–Northstar Service Road 900, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car10:13 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 214 min of walking

11. Booster–Boulder Dash, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car10:41 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 285 min of walking

12. Mount Pluto–Crossover, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 132 min of walking