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 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 135 min of walking

2. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 3.3 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

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

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 317 min of walking

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

5. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 6.1 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

6. Old Grist Mill Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 158 min of walking

7. Tahoe Rim Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 109 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 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 · 790 ft climb · 112 min of walking

9. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 6.4 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

10. Martis Peak 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 106 min of walking

11. Glenshire Pond 4.7 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

12. Natoma Place 3.8 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