more stats
2,005 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-231 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
-229 ft
Altitude change
895 ft
Altitude min
1,124 ft
Altitude max
1,124 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
1,752 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

Sunset Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maple Mountain
    Duncan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20017 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46803 in E-Biking
    • #343909 in Trail Running
    • #157285 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #963 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,222 in E-Biking
    • #13,733 in Trail Running
    • #10,086 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2008
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of North Cowichan

Difficult downhill with rocky gullies and rock faces. Follows a beautiful series of open space grass and arbutus forest. Best trail to ride into the full sunset the whole time. Slippery when wet.

Access Info

Start at Mary's View at the top of Tony's Arbutus. Head straight down the gully.

Tags
Rock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14.4 km avg distance
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  • 87 rides
  • Last: Jul 30, 2026
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Sunset Trail Reports

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Jun 26, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 26, 2026
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Nov 28, 2025 @ 11:09am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 28, 2025
 reporter Its the wet and wild time of year, pay attention on the rocks.
Aug 28, 2025 @ 1:59pm
Aug 28, 2025
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Jun 29, 2025 @ 8:49pm
Jun 29, 2025
 Getting a bit overgrown on the return part to arbutus ridge
Jun 14, 2025 @ 10:06am
Jun 14, 2025
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on Jun 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset located?
      Sunset is located in Maple Mountain, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Maple Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.84439, -123.62534.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset?
      Sunset is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset?
      Sunset has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 231 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 895 ft to 1,124 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sunset is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset?
      Sunset is 2,005 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sunset?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sunset are:
      • July (12 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
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      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Sunset. The trail is 2,005 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 246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 247 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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