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. Old Grist Mill Road 0.1 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

2. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 0.2 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

3. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 1.2 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

4. Martis Peak Road Loop 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

5. Martis Peak Loop 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 36 min of walking

6. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 106 min of walking

8. Mount Baldy–Brockway Spring, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 241 min of walking

9. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 2.5 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

10. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 3.4 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

11. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3.4 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

12. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 313 min of walking