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2.7 miles
Distance
372 ft
Climb
-726 ft
Descent
00:26:45
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
00:26:45
Avg time
Sunset (Lower) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
Flagstaff, Arizona -
Ref Number23
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailJump
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Land OwnerCoconino National Forest
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 25 miles average
6 Months
- 55 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
All
- 250 rides
- Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Directions to sunset-lower trailhead
(35.268860, -111.606810)
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Videos
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mtb
6:39 |
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Jul 1, 2025 , Flagstaff
mtb
16:09 |
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Jun 16, 2022 , Flagstaff
mtb
18:32 |
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Apr 6, 2021 , Flagstaff
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7:53 |
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Dec 31, 2020 , Flagstaff
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3 Reviews & Comments
CraigSilver
Would not recommend riding up this to do full sail loops. It's a bit of a hassle on the way up.
I'd ride broadside only. But if you are looking for a climb that keeps you on your toes it's not bad.
I'd ride broadside only. But if you are looking for a climb that keeps you on your toes it's not bad.
zwade
Climb is great and rides well. This trail was the highlight of our loop up there. Super fast flow with nice corners. Beautiful grassy environment with spaced trees before the tighter forest below. Great trail!
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