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 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 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 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

4. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

6. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Old Grist Mill Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 165 min of walking

8. Martis Peak 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 124 min of walking

9. Beaver Tail Trail & Old Powerline 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Brockway Spring & Old Powerline 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car10:47 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Old Powerline & Saddle 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Old Powerline Loop 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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