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. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

2. Martis Peak Road Loop 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

3. Martis Peak Loop 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

5. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

8. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Natoma Place 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

10. Glenshire Pond 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

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