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 2.4 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 2.4 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 2.6 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. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 161 min of walking

5. Martis Peak Road Loop 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 161 min of walking

6. Martis Peak 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1240 ft climb · 164 min of walking

7. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 0.9 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

8. Natoma Place 1.1 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

9. Glenshire Pond 0 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

10. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road via Martis Valley Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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