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 2.1 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

2. Tahoe Rim Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Martis Peak Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

6. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your 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. Matt's Trail 2.2 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

8. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 2.2 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

9. Martis Peak Loop 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

10. Glenshire Pond 5.7 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

11. Lake Mary–Emigrant Trail, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Emigrant Trail–Mount Judah Loop, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 31 min of walking

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