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. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

2. Old Powerline Loop 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Martis Peak Loop 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

4. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

5. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Glenshire Pond 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

7. Martis Valley Trail 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:50 PM

   1. Be there7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Natoma Place 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

9. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Karpiel–Sinuous, 3 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 64 min of walking

11. Lor Axe & Thompson Memorial Trail 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 55 min of walking

12. Powerline Road 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 75 min of walking

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