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. 16N92B–KB Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 171 min of walking

2. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 1.8 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. Old Grist Mill Road 1.9 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

4. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 2.4 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

5. Martis Peak Road Loop 3.2 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

6. Martis Peak Loop 3.2 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

7. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.2 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

8. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

9. Natoma Place 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

10. Glenshire Pond 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 210 min of walking

12. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.6 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