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 0.1 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

2. Martis Peak Road Loop 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walking

3. Martis Peak Loop 1.6 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. 16N54 Loop via Tahoe Rim Trail 1.6 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

5. Glenshire Pond 2.6 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

6. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 1.9 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

7. Natoma Place 1.9 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

8. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 6.3 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

9. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

10. Northstar Service Road 900 6.4 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

11. Karpiel–Sinuous, 3 sights 6.3 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

12. Old Powerline Loop 4.7 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

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