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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

2. Old Powerline Loop 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

4. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Natoma Place 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 10 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

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

7. Glenshire Pond 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

8. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

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

9. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Matt's Trail 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Jeep Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 72 min of walking

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