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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

2. Martis Peak Road Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 163 min of walking

3. 16N92B–KB Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Old Grist Mill Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 167 min of walking

5. Tahoe Rim Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 161 min of walking

6. Glenshire Pond 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

7. Martis Valley Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:50 PM

   1. Be there7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Natoma Place 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

10. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 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 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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