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. Gont Road via Goni Road 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 72 min of walking

2. Genoa Peak Road–Genoa Peak, 3 sights 13.3 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

3. Kingsbury Stinger Trail 16.4 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

4. Nevada Beach–Lower Stinger, 4 sights 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Round Hill Pines Beach–Nevada Beach, 4 beaches 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

6. Castle Rock Viewpoint & Lower Stinger via Kingsbury Stinger Trail 16.8 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. Castle Rock via Tahoe Rim Trail 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

8. Zephyr Cove Bike Path (Warrior Way to ZC) 17.4 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 — 11 min before dark.

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

9. Lake Tahoe–M. S. Dixie II Terminal, 4 sights 17.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Nevada Beach–Kingsbury Stinger Trail, 3 sights 17.8 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

11. Martis Peak Loop 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 36 min of walking

12. Lower Stinger 18.2 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

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