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328 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:00:50
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
6,228 ft
Altitude min
6,237 ft
Altitude max
6,232 ft
Altitude start
6,230 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:00:50
Avg time

Sunset Viewpoint Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Gorge Park
    Cañon City, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #236652 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66145 in Trail Running
    • #71566 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,138 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,971 in Trail Running
    • #2,235 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Sunset Viewpoint is a 328 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cañon City Colorado. Highlights include views. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset Viewpoint located?
      Sunset Viewpoint is located in Royal Gorge Park, Cañon City, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Royal Gorge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.47193, -105.33793.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset Viewpoint?
      Sunset Viewpoint is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset Viewpoint?
      Sunset Viewpoint has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,228 ft to 6,237 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset Viewpoint a point to point trail?
      Sunset Viewpoint is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset Viewpoint?
      Sunset Viewpoint is 328 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset Viewpoint?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset Viewpoint. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sunset Viewpoint?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sunset Viewpoint are:
      • October (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sunset Viewpoint? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset Viewpoint are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset Viewpoint?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sunset Viewpoint. The trail is 328 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset Viewpoint?
      Sunset Viewpoint is a moderately popular trail. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 65 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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