more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
570 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
00:18:41
Avg time
459 ft
Altitude change
2,279 ft
Altitude min
2,738 ft
Altitude max
2,279 ft
Altitude start
2,738 ft
Altitude end
7.851%
Grade
-23.447%
Grade max
45.31%
Grade min
3,994 ft
Distance climb
1,539 ft
Distance down
317 ft
Distance flat
00:18:41
Avg time

Sunset East Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salmo Ski Hill Trails
    Salmo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40788 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99098 in Trail Running
    • #99495 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,978 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,726 in Trail Running
    • #5,291 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner

Machine built multi-directional multi-use trail. To ride clockwise head behind ski hill lodge. To ride counter clockwise head to far side of t-bar. Good drainage and doesn't get muddy after it rains. This trail is mainly in the trees so you're in the shade most of the day. The trail climbs steady with a few bridge crossing and switchbacks. It comes out of the trees with a short section on the west run and then back into the tree. The trail is often referred to as Sunset east and west, depending on which side of the creek you are on. Easiest to ride up clockwise but can be ridden in either direction. Multi-use so please watch for hikers as well as bikers. Joins up with Sunrise and provides access to lower Inducer.

Access Info

Drive 1 km east of Salmo on Highway 3, turn right on Ski Hill Road. Starts behind the bottom of the tee bar.

Tags
BridgesMachine-built
Local Trail Association

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      Directions to sunset-east trailhead (49.186423, -117.300403)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Reelscreamer
      We sucked wind and had to walk bikes off and on….but we suck so……
      jamezyo jamezyo
      Awesomeness! Done fairly easy with daughter on Macride!
      KRUCH
      Easy climb. Folks with reasonable fitness wont use their granny gear on this mellow and scenic climb trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset East located?
      Sunset East is located in Salmo Ski Hill Trails, Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Salmo Ski Hill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18642, -117.3004.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset East?
      Sunset East is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.851%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset East?
      Sunset East has 570 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 110 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,279 ft to 2,738 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset East a point to point trail?
      Sunset East is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset East?
      Sunset East is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset East?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset East. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sunset East?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sunset East are:
      • May (43 activities)
      • August (42 activities)
      • July (38 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sunset East? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset East are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset East?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Sunset East. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset East?
      Sunset East is a very popular trail. There have been 2,291 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,591 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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