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. Bronco Canyon & One-Quarter Corner Road via Garson Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 3.3 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

3. Davis Meadow & Rim to Reno Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 331 min of walking

4. 16N92B–KB Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.1 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

5. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 6.1 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

6. Old Grist Mill Road 6.2 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

7. Tahoe Rim Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 115 min of walking

8. Beaver Street Extension–KB Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 118 min of walking

9. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 120 min of walking

10. Martis Peak 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 113 min of walking

11. Boca Hill & Prosser Creek Reservoir 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

12. Natoma Place 3.8 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