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. Tahoe Rim Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

2. Martis Peak Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

3. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

4. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

6. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

7. Matt's Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

8. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

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

9. Glenshire Pond 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 7 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Bergschrund Trail–Everest, 8 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

12. Natoma Place 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

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