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. Boca Hill & Prosser Creek Reservoir 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Glenshire Pond 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Lake Ella via Royal Flush 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 66 min of walking

4. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

5. Bronco Canyon & One-Quarter Corner Road via Garson Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 124 min of walking

6. 16N92B–KB Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Old Grist Mill Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Tahoe Rim Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

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

9. Martis Peak Road Loop 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

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

10. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Everest–Far Side, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:47 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1750 ft climb · 416 min of walking

12. Natoma Place 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking