more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
621 ft
Climb
-656 ft
Descent
00:23:33
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
6,029 ft
Altitude min
6,544 ft
Altitude max
6,063 ft
Altitude start
6,030 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-36.7%
Grade max
36.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
00:23:33
Avg time

Sunset Rocks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Peach Valley
    Montrose, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 100 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #279483 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74158 in E-Biking
    • #362398 in Trail Running
    • #86085 in Hiking
    • #4222 in Dirtbiking
    • #25198 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #4,764 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #727 in E-Biking
    • #7,491 in Trail Running
    • #2,552 in Hiking
    • #127 in Dirtbiking
    • #750 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A technical trail that peaks in the middle providing fun descents on either side and technical climbing when going up. If starting from the South end, climb up https://www.trailforks.com/trails/sunset-rocks-378453/ to avoid hike-a-bike sections.

Tags
Hike-a-bike

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 7 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Sunset Rocks Trail Reports

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      Directions to sunset-rocks trailhead (38.606290, -107.871420)

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      KWH9Xp
      This is def not a blue! Really technical climbs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset Rocks located?
      Sunset Rocks is located in Peach Valley, Montrose, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Peach Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.60629, -107.87142.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset Rocks?
      Sunset Rocks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset Rocks?
      Sunset Rocks has 621 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 656 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,029 ft to 6,544 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset Rocks a point to point trail?
      Sunset Rocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset Rocks?
      Sunset Rocks is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset Rocks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset Rocks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunset Rocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset Rocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset Rocks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Sunset Rocks. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset Rocks?
      Sunset Rocks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 69 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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