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. Mount Baldy–Brockway Spring, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 241 min of walking

2. Rifle Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 159 min of walking

3. Beaver Street Extension–KB Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 112 min of walking

4. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 106 min of walking

5. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 112 min of walking

6. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 3.2 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

7. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 19 min of walking

8. Old Grist Mill Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 158 min of walking

9. Beaver Tail Trail & Old Powerline 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 125 min of walking

10. Brockway Spring & Old Powerline 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car11:57 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 11:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 398 min of walking

11. Old Powerline & Saddle 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 146 min of walking

12. Old Powerline Loop 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 84 min of walking