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1.3 miles
Distance
489 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:53:00
Avg time
274 ft
Altitude change
4,759 ft
Altitude min
5,177 ft
Altitude max
4,759 ft
Altitude start
5,033 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-27.1%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
3,976 ft
Distance climb
2,910 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:53:00
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Upper Sunset Trail Details

  • Activities
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tom Mays Park
    El Paso, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #58079 in Hiking [+]
    • #81135 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Upper Sunset Trail is a 1 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near El Paso Texas. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 53 minutes to complete this trail.

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Nov 27, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Sunset Trail

        ▼ Where is Upper Sunset Trail located?
        Upper Sunset Trail is located in Tom Mays Park, El Paso, Texas, United States. It is part of the Tom Mays Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.9139, -106.51682.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Sunset Trail?
        Upper Sunset Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Sunset Trail?
        Upper Sunset Trail has 489 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,759 ft to 5,177 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Sunset Trail a point to point trail?
        Upper Sunset Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Sunset Trail?
        Upper Sunset Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Sunset Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Sunset Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Upper Sunset Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Upper Sunset Trail are:
        • January (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Sunset Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Sunset Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Upper Sunset Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 6 minutes to hike Upper Sunset Trail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Sunset Trail?
        Upper Sunset Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 71 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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