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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

2. Tahoe Rim Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Martis Peak Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 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 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

5. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

6. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

9. Matt's Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 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 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Martis Peak Loop 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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