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 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 331 min of walking

2. Mount Baldy–16N54, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 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 3 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Brockway Spring & Old Powerline 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:49 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Allison Ridge–Blackjack, 5 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Bronco Canyon & One-Quarter Corner Road via Garson Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 124 min of walking

7. Beaver Tail Trail & Old Powerline 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Old Powerline Loop 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Old Powerline & Saddle 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. 16N92B–KB Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 87 min of walking

11. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 7 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

12. Old Grist Mill Road 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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