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. Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 1.5 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

2. East Peak Lake 2 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

3. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 2 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

4. East Peak 2 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

5. El Dorado Beach & South Tahoe Bikeway 2.3 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

6. Armstrong Connector Trail 2.8 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

7. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Connector Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 79 min of walking

8. Scenic Overlook & Cal Neva via Van Sickle Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Barn Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

10. Cal Neva 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Van Sickle Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:50 PM

    1. Be there7:50 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. Cal Neva & Van Sickle Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 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 — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

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