more stats
2,336 ft
Distance
205 ft
Climb
00:09:45
Avg time
205 ft
Altitude change
5,584 ft
Altitude min
5,788 ft
Altitude max
5,584 ft
Altitude start
5,787 ft
Altitude end
8.8%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
31.5%
Grade min
2,336 ft
Distance climb
00:09:45
Avg time

Sunset Peak Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Angeles County
    Claremont, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #422574 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #247452 in E-Biking
    • #442282 in Trail Running
    • #446473 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #12,528 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #4,361 in E-Biking
    • #16,416 in Trail Running
    • #16,540 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Short singletrack that leads to the Sunset Peak from the Sunset Ridge Truck Trail.

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Summit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sunset Peak Trail Trail Reports

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Oct 11, 2025 @ 9:25am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 11, 2025
TONS of toxic poodle dog bush on the last 100 ft or so.
Jun 10, 2024 @ 2:34am
Jun 10, 2024
Clear but there are some larger rocks that might require dismounting to pass while climbing up. I rode down without issue.
Oct 24, 2023 @ 5:36pm
Oct 24, 2023
Couple tight spots due to rocks that have landed on the path.
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on Oct 11, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sunset-peak-trail trailhead (34.214140, -117.690000)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset Peak Trail located?
      Sunset Peak Trail is located in Los Angeles County, Claremont, California, United States. It is part of the Los Angeles County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.21414, -117.69.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset Peak Trail?
      Sunset Peak Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset Peak Trail?
      Sunset Peak Trail has 205 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,584 ft to 5,788 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset Peak Trail a point to point trail?
      Sunset Peak Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset Peak Trail?
      Sunset Peak Trail is 2,336 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset Peak Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset Peak Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sunset Peak Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sunset Peak Trail are:
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sunset Peak Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset Peak Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset Peak Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Sunset Peak Trail. The trail is 2,336 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset Peak Trail?
      Sunset Peak Trail has limited popularity data available. There have been 40 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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