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. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 1.1 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

2. Mount Baldy–16N54, 5 sights 1.4 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. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint–Jennifer, 4 sights 1.9 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

4. Allison Ridge–Blackjack, 5 sights 2.7 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

5. Brockway Spring & Old Powerline 1.4 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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 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.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 318 min of walking

7. Rifle Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 5 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

8. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:09 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

9. Bronco Canyon & One-Quarter Corner Road via Garson Road 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 135 min of walking

10. Martis Peak 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Beaver Street Extension–KB Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 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 · 790 ft climb · 112 min of walking

12. Old Powerline & Saddle 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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