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. Martis Peak Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

2. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

3. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

4. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 64 min of walking

5. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking

6. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

8. Matt's Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 89 min of walking

9. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

10. Natoma Place 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

11. Glenshire Pond 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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