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. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint–Jennifer, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 365 min of walking

2. Mount Baldy–16N54, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 349 min of walking

3. Allison Ridge–Blackjack, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:47 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 330 min of walking

4. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 317 min of walking

5. Brockway Spring & Old Powerline 1 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

6. Beaver Tail Trail & Old Powerline 2.9 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

7. Old Powerline Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 90 min of walking

8. Rifle Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 4.2 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

9. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 5 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

10. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 5.7 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

11. Old Grist Mill Road 6 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

12. Martis Peak Road Loop 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walking