more stats
3,301 ft
Distance
446 ft
Climb
00:15:29
Avg time
447 ft
Altitude change
2,300 ft
Altitude min
2,748 ft
Altitude max
2,301 ft
Altitude start
2,749 ft
Altitude end
13.5%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
41.1%
Grade min
3,068 ft
Distance climb
72 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:15:29
Avg time

Sunset West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salmo Ski Hill Trails
    Salmo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40792 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85804 in Trail Running
    • #90025 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,979 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,988 in Trail Running
    • #4,786 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Machine built multi-directional multi-use trail. To ride head to far side of t-bar. Good drainage and doesn't get muddy after it rains. This trail is mainly in the trees so you're in the shade most of the day. The trail climbs steady with a few bridge crossing and switchbacks. It comes out of the trees with a short section on the west run and then back into the tree. Multi-use so please watch for hikers as well as bikers. Joins up with Sunrise and provides access to lower Inducer.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendlyMachine-built
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 91 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 313 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Sep 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      kootmntmama
      Temporary Trail Closure Starting Monday May 13. Trail closed from 7am - 5:30pm mon through friday for fuel reduction work. High water will also be closed all other trails remain open. Use suset east for alternate access.
      Katieb03 Katieb03
      Rode yesterday, all dry but new washouts due to recent snow melt.
      bramski bramski
      A little punchier than sunset east but still a great climb trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset West located?
      Sunset West is located in Salmo Ski Hill Trails, Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Salmo Ski Hill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18608, -117.30248.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset West?
      Sunset West is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset West?
      Sunset West has 446 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,300 ft to 2,748 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset West a point to point trail?
      Sunset West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset West?
      Sunset West is 3,301 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset West?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunset West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset West are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset West?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Sunset West. The trail is 3,301 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset West?
      Sunset West is a very popular trail. There have been 2,095 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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