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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

2. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Beaver Street Extension–KB Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 118 min of walking

4. Tahoe Rim Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 118 min of walking

5. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 120 min of walking

6. Brockway Spring & Old Powerline 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Beaver Tail Trail & Old Powerline 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Old Powerline & Saddle 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Old Powerline Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Pam Emmerich Memorial Pinedrop Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

11. Beaver Street Extension & Saddle Loop 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 102 min of walking

12. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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