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. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

2. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

3. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

4. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking

5. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

6. Martis Peak Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

7. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 64 min of walking

8. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking

10. 116 Road–Boondocks, 7 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 2:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 436 min of walking

11. 116 Road via Big Chief Trail (Upper) 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 105 min of walking

12. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road via Martis Valley Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 117 min of walking