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. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

2. Boca Hill & Prosser Creek Reservoir 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 110 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Glenshire Pond 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 47 min of walking

6. Matt's Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 89 min of walking

7. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road via Martis Valley Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 117 min of walking

8. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 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 4 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 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 4 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking

12. Old Grist Mill Road 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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