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1,991 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
37 ft
Altitude change
9,038 ft
Altitude min
9,038 ft
Altitude start
9,075 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
1,440 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
Sunset (Upper) Details
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Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed. -
Riding AreaMEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
Flagstaff, Arizona -
Ref Number#23
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
The section of Sunset (23) where only foot traffic is permitted. Bikers can ride Sunset from the first connector on Elden Lookout Road north. Trail traverses through aspen forest that sprouted following the high-intensity Radio Fire of 1977.
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(35.244570, -111.601250)
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Nearby Trails
- Sunset Access 0 ft
- Sunset (upper) 0 ft
- Sunset Access 1,322 ft
- Forest Road 557a 1,391 ft
- Tv Trail 1,552 ft
MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset (Upper)
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Where is Sunset (Upper) located?
Sunset (Upper) is located in MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes), Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the MEDL (Mount Elden Dry Lakes) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.24457, -111.60125.
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How hard is Sunset (Upper)?
Sunset (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Sunset (Upper)?
Sunset (Upper) has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,038 ft to 9,091 ft.
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Is Sunset (Upper) a point to point trail?
Sunset (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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