Name: Sunset
Rating: 4.6

“Varied riding with smooth forested singletrack, ridgeline vistas, and steep technical sections”

— Almonzo Wilder

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Description

Sunset is a trail with two distinct personalities. The softer side of Sunset is from Schultz Pass to the intersection with the Little Bear Trail. It's a moderate cruise that climbs through shaded conifer forest over a small saddle, where beautiful views of the SF Peaks can be had.

Beyond Little Bear, Sunset gets serious as it climbs to the main ridgeline of Mount Elden. The "Hobbit Forest" is a steep technical rock garden set in an aspen forest. Past this, the trail stays near to the summit ridge, where there are big views to the east toward the Painted Desert over the slopes burned by the 1977 Radio Fire.

Contacts

Local Club: Flagstaff Biking Organization

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

Jun 19, 2019: Closure area around Mt. Elden to significantly reduce next week

Jun 11, 2019: Coconino National Forest volunteer earns Governorâ€™s Historic Preservation Award

Jun 10, 2019: Coldwater Fire to produce poor visibility along SR87, smoky conditions in surrounding communities

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Nov 21, 2018

Patrick Woods

Pedalled up and back - didn't do the final section. All clear and rideable. An excellent descent! Rough and chunky here, high speed flow there! 7.6mi — 1h 30m

Oct 22, 2017

Evan McNiel

Oct 31, 2016

Patrick McCarthy 1

Oct 18, 2016

Michael Turner

Fun but tough little ride. Nursing an injury so walked more than I normally would.

Oct 26, 2013

Roger Esson

8mi

Jul 19, 2003

Tom Fraser