more stats
3,829 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
00:10:15
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
5,594 ft
Altitude min
5,732 ft
Altitude max
5,713 ft
Altitude start
5,594 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
2,260 ft
Distance down
794 ft
Distance flat
00:10:15
Avg time

Sunset Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    May Valley Trails
    Idyllwild - Pine Cove, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134680 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #372454 in Trail Running
    • #127253 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,102 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,745 in Trail Running
    • #7,114 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    SBNF

Great singletrack trail. Part of May Valley System tails which became official in 2017

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Sunset Trail Reports

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Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:21am (America/Tijuana)
Feb 4, 2026
 Trails are in excellent shape!!
Aug 21, 2025 @ 10:01pm
Aug 21, 2025
 Riding well
Jul 31, 2021 @ 9:34am
Jul 31, 2021
 Little overgrown but good ride. Big rain storm the night before so the trail was a little rough but overall good
Oct 16, 2020 @ 4:01pm
Oct 16, 2020
 Sandy, with very tight turns. Slight overgrown thorny bushes. All and all, still rideable with some good flow
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Status:
on Feb 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sunset-121016 trailhead (33.726670, -116.709490)
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      Dec 21, 2010 @ 3:34pm
      Dec 21, 2010
      River or creek 1

      Videos

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      Middle Southridge Trail is a Sweet, Sweeping,...
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      19:38 | 11 | Mar 21, 2026 , Idyllwild - Pine Cove
      Sunset Session
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      0:43 | 111 | Feb 5, 2015 , Idyllwild - Pine Cove
      Ca Losta, La Costa
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      8:03 | 408 | Dec 6, 2010 , Idyllwild - Pine Cove
      GoPro of the World clip submission
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      0:20 | 82 | Feb 12, 2015 , Idyllwild - Pine Cove
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      ev-dog
      Videos posted are from Simi and maybe front side Gabes, not this trail.
      ev-dog
      Fun little trail you can add in when climbing up May Valley Rd.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset located?
      Sunset is located in May Valley Trails, Idyllwild - Pine Cove, California, United States. It is part of the May Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.72667, -116.70949.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset?
      Sunset is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset?
      Sunset has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,594 ft to 5,732 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset a point to point trail?
      Sunset is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset?
      Sunset is 3,829 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunset? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Sunset. The trail is 3,829 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset?
      Sunset is a moderately popular trail. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 84 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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