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 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

2. Old Powerline Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 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 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

4. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

5. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Glenshire Pond 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

7. Martis Valley Trail 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:51 PM

   1. Be there7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Natoma Place 7 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

9. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 11 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

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

10. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 34 min of walking

11. Northstar Service Road 900 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 50 min of walking

12. Karpiel–Sinuous, 3 sights 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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