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 Loop 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walking

2. Martis Peak Loop 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

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

3. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 19 min of walking

4. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

5. Old Powerline Loop 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 84 min of walking

6. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

10. Natoma Place 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

11. Glenshire Pond 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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