AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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 of 12 spots
  1. Al Tahoe Connector via Al Tahoe Bike 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 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 · 80 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  2. Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  3. College Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  4. Corral Trail–High Meadows OHV Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walking

  5. Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Lake Sylvia–Bloodsucker Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  7. Armstrong Connector Trail 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  8. Lyons Lake–Bloodsucker Trail, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  9. El Dorado Beach & South Tahoe Bikeway 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  10. East Peak Lake 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. East Peak 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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