Sunset Trail is a really popular hiking and biking trail in Coconino National Forest. The trail begins at Schultz Trailhead and travels all the way to Elden Mountain, intersecting other trails all the while. You get views back towards the San Francisco Peaks to the north on several occasions, but the best views of the range are from the ridge up top.

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1. Sunset Trail

15.7km

05:19

590m

Hike the difficult 9.8-mile Sunset Trail in Coconino National Forest, gaining 1935 feet with views of Sunset Crater and fall colors.

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2. Sunset Trail loop from Dry Lake Hills

10.0km

03:10

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Elden Mountain Lookout Tower loop from Museum of Northern Arizona

23.5km

07:00

730m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 967 m

Uphill 110 m

Downhill 20 m

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Sunday 1 March

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Fort Valley, Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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Sunset Trail

1. Sunset Trail

2. Sunset Trail loop from Dry Lake Hills

3. Elden Mountain Lookout Tower loop from Museum of Northern Arizona

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