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. 116 Road–Boondocks, 7 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car11:43 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

4. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

7. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Tahoe Rim Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Martis Peak Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 34 min of walking

11. 116 Road via Big Chief Trail (Upper) 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Martis Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car11:16 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 400 min of walking