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 0.2 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. Tahoe Rim Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

3. Martis Peak Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 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 3 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

5. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 2.1 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

6. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 2.2 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

7. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 2.6 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

8. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Matt's Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 1.1 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

11. 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

12. Natoma Place 5.7 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

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