more stats
293 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:32:58
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
1,605 ft
Altitude min
1,632 ft
Altitude max
1,631 ft
Altitude start
1,605 ft
Altitude end
-8.813%
Grade
-37.316%
Grade max
2.246%
Grade min
25 ft
Distance climb
242 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:32:58
Avg time

Sunrise Summit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thunderbird
    Glendale, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #132358 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6752 in Trail Running
    • #52206 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The more direct route - a series of short tight switchbacks up/down the hill.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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Jun 29, 2018 @ 7:38am
Jun 29, 2018
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunrise Summit located?
      Sunrise Summit is located in Thunderbird, Glendale, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Thunderbird trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.68935, -112.19422.
      ▼ How hard is Sunrise Summit?
      Sunrise Summit is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 8.813%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunrise Summit?
      Sunrise Summit has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,605 ft to 1,632 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunrise Summit a point to point trail?
      Sunrise Summit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunrise Summit?
      Sunrise Summit is 293 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunrise Summit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunrise Summit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunrise Summit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunrise Summit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunrise Summit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sunrise Summit. The trail is 293 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunrise Summit?
      Sunrise Summit is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 696 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 934 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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