more stats
1,969 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
22 ft
Altitude change
6,349 ft
Altitude min
6,353 ft
Altitude start
6,375 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
961 ft
Distance climb
404 ft
Distance down
604 ft
Distance flat

Sunset Point Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Capitol Reef National Park
    Torrey, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #662 in Hiking [+]
    • #185220 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #88 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #4,122 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    National Park Service

Easy and well worn path along the red dirt and stone. Provides a nice view of the surrounding area

Disclaimer

Pay no attention to the elevation profile. The trail is almost level.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset Point located?
      Sunset Point is located in Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey, Utah, United States. It is part of the Capitol Reef National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.29896, -111.29784.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset Point?
      Sunset Point is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset Point?
      Sunset Point has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,349 ft to 6,379 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset Point a point to point trail?
      Sunset Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset Point?
      Sunset Point is 1,969 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Sunset Point?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Sunset Point are:
      • June (3 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sunset Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Sunset Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to hike Sunset Point. The trail is 1,969 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset Point?
      Sunset Point is a very popular trail. There have been 80 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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