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–Olympic Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 89 min of walking

2. Tahoe Rim Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 19 min of walking

3. Monument Pass & Olympic Trail via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. East Peak Lake 3.8 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. East Peak 4.3 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

6. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Viewpoint 4.6 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

7. Kingsbury Stinger Trail 5.2 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

8. Castle Rock Viewpoint & Lower Stinger via Kingsbury Stinger Trail 5.3 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. Castle Rock–Lam Watah Historic Trail, 3 sights 5.3 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

10. Cal Neva 5.3 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.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Nevada Beach–Kingsbury Stinger Trail, 3 sights 5.3 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

12. Round Hill Sewage Hill & Lower Stinger 5.9 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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