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2.7 miles
Distance
372 ft
Climb
-726 ft
Descent
00:31:46
Avg time
-355 ft
Altitude change
8,037 ft
Altitude min
8,763 ft
Altitude max
8,431 ft
Altitude start
8,077 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
31.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat
00:31:46
Avg time

Sunset (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
    Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    23
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #35461 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90717 in Trail Running
    • #96105 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Coconino National Forest

A fun, and often times, fast trail. Lower Sunset is easily ridden in both directions and is a Blue. Upper Sunset is primarily downhill and has some Black sections. The whole trail has great flow and is always fun

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 38 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:37pm (America/Phoenix)
Apr 11, 2026
 Tree down 1.5km from Sunset Trailhead
Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:02pm (America/Phoenix)
Apr 10, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail on fast straightaway. Easy to identify before getting close.
Oct 11, 2024 @ 10:44am
Oct 11, 2024
 A little dusty
Aug 4, 2024 @ 9:48pm
Aug 4, 2024
Jun 13, 2024 @ 12:00pm
Jun 13, 2024
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on Apr 11, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.22 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to sunset-lower trailhead (35.268860, -111.606810)

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        Flagstaff Trail Guide: Lower Sunset
        6:39 | 83 | Jul 1, 2025 , Flagstaff
        Sunset
        16:09 | 210 | Jun 16, 2022 , Flagstaff
        Descending Sunset and Schultz Creek -...
        18:32 | 367 | Apr 6, 2021 , Flagstaff
        Lower Sunset RAW - Speed, Flow, and Fun! |...
        7:53 | 349 | Dec 31, 2020 , Flagstaff

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        Full Sail to the Sunset
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        Loop Sunset and together with an easy green climb.
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        Mount Elden Loop
        20 miles • 2,107 ft • 17 • Loop •
        A classic XC / Trail ride in Flagstaff. Nothing too challenging but lots of fun and many great view. The...
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        Schultz Pass Loop
        ★ 2.0 • 12 miles • 1,043 ft • 15 • Loop •
        This ride can start in the lower parking lot or the one about a half mile (or less) up schultz pass rd. I...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset (Lower)

        ▼ Where is Sunset (Lower) located?
        Sunset (Lower) is located in MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes), Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.26886, -111.60681.
        ▼ How hard is Sunset (Lower)?
        Sunset (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset (Lower)?
        Sunset (Lower) has 372 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 726 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,037 ft to 8,763 ft.
        ▼ Is Sunset (Lower) a point to point trail?
        Sunset (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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