more stats
896 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
00:10:01
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
3,847 ft
Altitude min
3,869 ft
Altitude max
3,847 ft
Altitude start
3,868 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
7.3%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
43 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:10:01
Avg time

Sunset Loop Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arnold Rim Trail System
    Arnold, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15419 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89119 in Trail Running
    • #97859 in Hiking
    • #11768 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Stanislaus National Forest

Sunset Loop Connector drops down from FR 4N40 and joins P9.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 81 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Status:
on Sep 23, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sunset Loop
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      : This is an ART classic and the venue for ARTA's guided sunset hikes during the summer. Check...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset Loop Connector located?
      Sunset Loop Connector is located in Arnold Rim Trail System, Arnold, California, United States. It is part of the Arnold Rim Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.21955, -120.37974.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset Loop Connector?
      Sunset Loop Connector is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset Loop Connector?
      Sunset Loop Connector has 21 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,847 ft to 3,869 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset Loop Connector a point to point trail?
      Sunset Loop Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset Loop Connector?
      Sunset Loop Connector is 896 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset Loop Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset Loop Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunset Loop Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset Loop Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset Loop Connector?
      The estimated time to ride Sunset Loop Connector is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 896 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset Loop Connector?
      Sunset Loop Connector is a very popular trail. There have been 166 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 195 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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