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. Scenic Overlook & Cal Neva via Van Sickle Trail 0.1 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

2. Cal Neva 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

3. Barn Trail 0.1 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

4. Van Sickle Trail 0.2 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. Smiling Rock & Barn Trail 0.2 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

6. East Peak Lake 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

7. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 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. East Peak 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. Kahle/Rabe Meadow 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Round Hill Sewage Hill & Lower Stinger 1.7 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

11. Lam Watah Historic Trail 1.7 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

12. Nevada Beach 1.7 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

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