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3,599 ft
Distance
160 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
3,930 ft
Altitude min
4,043 ft
Altitude max
3,957 ft
Altitude start
4,016 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
2,090 ft
Distance climb
1,348 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

Sunset Trail 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cochrane
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #281515 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135761 in E-Biking
    • #58728 in Trail Running
    • #152213 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,383 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,508 in E-Biking
    • #979 in Trail Running
    • #2,837 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Bike Cochrane

This is a pretty trail in the grasslands of the environmental reserve in Sunset Ridge

Access Info

Use trailhead at the bottom of Sunset Pond, or the access within the community

Tags
Meadow

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 49 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Sunset Trail 3 Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 27, 2026
May 11, 2024 @ 2:41am
May 11, 2024
May 7, 2023 @ 7:50am
May 7, 2023
Apr 15, 2023 @ 6:17am
Apr 15, 2023
 Some muddy spots
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on Apr 27, 2026
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      coylesy coylesy
      Mostly dry, one or two damp patches but rideable with care.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset Trail 3 located?
      Sunset Trail 3 is located in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cochrane trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.20628, -114.46818.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset Trail 3?
      Sunset Trail 3 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset Trail 3?
      Sunset Trail 3 has 160 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,930 ft to 4,043 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset Trail 3 a point to point trail?
      Sunset Trail 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset Trail 3?
      Sunset Trail 3 is 3,599 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset Trail 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset Trail 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunset Trail 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset Trail 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset Trail 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sunset Trail 3. The trail is 3,599 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset Trail 3?
      Sunset Trail 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 414 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 500 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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