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. El Dorado Beach & South Tahoe Bikeway 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

2. East Peak Lake 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. East Peak 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Barn Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Scenic Overlook & Cal Neva via Van Sickle Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

7. Lake Tahoe & Lakeside Beach Loop 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

8. Smiling Rock & Barn Trail via Van Sickle Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Round Hill Pines Beach–Nevada Beach, 3 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Round Mound–Round Hill Pines Beach, 3 beaches 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lam Watah Historic Trail & Zephyr Cove Bike Path (Warrior Way to ZC) 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Nevada Beach & Lam Watah Historic Trail 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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