Sunset Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 6.8 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
10,906 Steps 1  (4.9 mi)
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Elevation

The Sunset Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,118 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,008 ft. and an elevation range of 1,110 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.9 mi8,008 ft9,118 ft1,110 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.2 hrs22.6271 ft1,233 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.5 hrs102.81,233 ft271 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Sunset Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sunset Crater East, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Winona, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mountainaire, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Lower Lake Mary, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Ashurst Lake, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Sunset Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?

Yes, this trail is also known as Sunset Trail #23.

What is the length of the Sunset Trail?

The length of the trail is 4.9 miles (7.9 km) or 10,906 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Sunset Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.2 hours in one direction and in 2.5 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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