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6.2 miles
Distance
650 ft
Climb
-651 ft
Descent
01:09:18
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
667 ft
Altitude min
885 ft
Altitude max
678 ft
Altitude start
676 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-28.8%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:09:18
Avg time

Sundown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Strouds Run State Park
    Athens, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #113951 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23496 in E-Biking
    • #82509 in Trail Running
    • #137999 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #329 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #52 in E-Biking
    • #833 in Trail Running
    • #1,078 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    State of Ohio

Sundown is a 6 mile single track adventure along the northwest side of Dow Lake. It is not a loop, and can either be ridden out and back, or combined with Hickory trail, and Strouds Run Trail West, and Strouds Run Trail East to form a loop. Riding both directions grants users challenging rocky / rooty climbs, and fun flowy descents. This trail can get quite brushy in the summer but the Athens Bicycle Club is working hard to keep it clear

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Sundown Trail Reports

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Oct 13, 2026 @ 7:11pm (America/New_York)
Oct 13, 2026
ABC cut the three trees by the beach today.
Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:07pm (America/New_York)
Sep 30, 2026
tree down in one of the first switchbacks. crosses the trail twice.
Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:06pm (America/New_York)
Sep 30, 2026
large chainsaw tree and crown down on trail. significant effort needs to be made to get around this.
Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:05pm (America/New_York)
Sep 30, 2026
medium/large chainsaw tree
Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:04pm (America/New_York)
Sep 30, 2026
One handsaw tree and one large handsaw/small chainsaw tree
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on Oct 13, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sundown trailhead (39.336650, -82.016170)

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      1 Review & Comments

      JMiller1884
      The trail is nearly impossible to ride due to falling trees and no maintenance to the trails. Has potential to be an awesome track with very steep hills and technical areas. At this time, it’s basically not rideable.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sundown located?
      Sundown is located in Strouds Run State Park, Athens, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Strouds Run State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.33665, -82.01617.
      ▼ How hard is Sundown?
      Sundown is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sundown?
      Sundown has 650 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 651 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 667 ft to 885 ft.
      ▼ Is Sundown a point to point trail?
      Sundown is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sundown?
      Sundown is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sundown?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sundown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sundown?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sundown are:
      • July (7 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sundown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sundown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sundown?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 9 minutes to ride Sundown. The trail is 6.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sundown?
      Sundown is a moderately popular trail. There have been 271 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 284 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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