This is one of your new favorite sunrise hikes. Full stop. Not only because the early morning light and views are spectacular, but because the parking lot is small and spots can be hard to come by. The hike covers a variety of terrain, gaining just over 2,000 feet of elevation in the first half. Highlights include panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay, short detours to Eagle Lake and Granite Lake, and plenty of staggering craggy peaks. Fuel well the night before so you can pump up the nearly 4-mile continuous climb up to Maggie’s Peak. All downhill (in a good way) after that!