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 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 164 min of walking

2. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 1.8 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

3. Old Grist Mill Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 158 min of walking

4. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 112 min of walking

5. Martis Peak Road Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 8 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 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 1 min before dark.

   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 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

8. Glenshire Pond 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

9. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Natoma Place 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

11. Rifle Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 159 min of walking

12. Tahoe Rim Viewpoint via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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