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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Pony Express Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walking

  2. Bryan Creek Road 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walking

  3. Lover's Leap & Lovers Leap via Pony Express Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walking

  4. Corral Trail & Sierra Sidewinder 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Lake Sylvia–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Lyons Lake–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. East Peak Lake 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. East Peak 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Barn Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 12 min of walking

  11. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 70 min of walking

  12. Star Lake & Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 71 min of walking

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